Manipur
Remote villagers of Manipur construct road with Assam Rifles' assistance
Imphal/IBNS: Amid these tiring times of COVID restrictions, came a new ray of hope from remote rural areas of Tamei Sub Division in Tamenglong district of Manipur where Assam Rifles extended their support to repair the vital Tamei - Dikhuiram road which connects many far-flung villages both in Manipur and Nagaland.
In absence of any government assistance to repair this depleted road connecting as many as 35 villages in hinterland, 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sect AR/ IGAR(EAST) took the initiative and started repairing the link road.
Taking motivation from the initiative of Assam Rifles, the locals from Dikhuiram village also pledged to toil in the sunlight, leaving behind their farm work and joined hands with the forces to change the fate of many villages in the hinterland.
The repair work had started on Oct 12 last year and got completed on Jan 4 this year.
Working against all odds, it took 85 days to complete the repair work of 22km stretch of the road.
The road was inaugurated and dedicated to the locals of the area on Tuesday by IGAR (EAST) in presence of huge crowd from nearby areas.
Speaking on the occasion, he urged people to be self-sustained, acquire professional skills and contribute constructively in the national development.
The enthusiastic villagers sang songs danced to express their happiness over what they have achieved together with security forces in the area. These achievers were felicitated by the Assam Rifles further strengthening the bond of friendship with them.
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