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Assam Rifles Empower Women: Sewing Machines Bring Economic Hope to Manipur

The Assam Rifles has launched a significant initiative to support women in remote border areas of Manipur. They distributed pedal sewing machines across New Samtal, Yangnomphai, and Aivomjang villages in Chandel District. This program directly responds to local requests for livelihood support and aims to foster economic self-reliance. The sewing machines will enable women to acquire tailoring skills and pursue income-generating activities from their homes.

Key Points: Assam Rifles Distribute Sewing Machines to Women in Manipur

  • Assam Rifles distributed pedal sewing machines across three remote border villages
  • Initiative responds to local requests for livelihood support in Chandel District
  • Program aims to foster long-term women's empowerment and self-sufficiency
  • Women can develop tailoring skills for household use and income generation
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Assam Rifles distribute sewing machines to enhance self-reliance and economic opportunities for women in Manipur

Assam Rifles provides sewing machines to women in Manipur's border villages, fostering economic self-reliance and household income generation through tailoring skills.

"The sewing machines will enable women to acquire household tailoring skills and pursue income-generating activities from home - Assam Rifles"

Imphal, October 27

The Assam Rifles on Monday distributed pedal sewing machines across the New Samtal, Yangnomphai, and Aivomjang villages in Chandel District, Manipur.

The initiative aimed at fostering self-reliance and economic opportunities for women in remote border communities. In response to local requests for livelihood support, the Assam Rifles selected New Samtal as the focal point for the project.

"Assam Rifles distributed foot-pedal sewing machines across New Samtal, Yangnomphai and Aivomjang villages in Chandel District, Manipur. The initiative aimed at fostering self-reliance and economic opportunities for women in remote border communities. Responding to local requests for livelihood support, Assam Rifles selected New Samtal as a focal point for the project. The sewing machines will enable women to acquire household tailoring skills and pursue income-generating activities from home, contributing to long-term empowerment and self-sufficiency," an Assam Rifles X read.

Earlier, Assam Rifles on Friday recovered various arms, ammunition and warlike stores from Saikumphai, Champhai District, Mizoram, a statement said on Monday.

The forces recovered six 60mm mortar tubes with base plates, two 7.62mm Myanmar-made assault rifles, three shotguns, two .22 rifles, one hand grenade, forty live rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, fifteen 60mm mortar rounds, two anti-personnel mines and two radio sets with antennas, along with a charger.

All the recovered arms and ammunition were handed over to the Police Department, Dungtlang, Champhai, for further investigation.

Assam Rifles under Spear Corps, in the early hours of October 25, based on specific intelligence inputs and in coordination with Arunachal Pradesh Police, launched a follow-up operation in the general area of Manfeisang, Namsai District, South Arunachal Pradesh, a press release said.

During the extensive search and tracking operation, multiple columns were employed, including aerial reconnaissance, tracker dogs, drones, and technical surveillance. Troops have apprehended one ULFA (I) cadre near Hanthi Camp, Manfeisang.

The individual was identified as self-styled Corporal Thawseng Asom, alias Anupom Dohatiya, aged 24 years, resident of Makum Bariakoli, Tinsukia District, Assam.

The apprehended cadre was involved in the attack on the army camp at Kakopathar on October 17.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see Assam Rifles doing development work along with security operations. The sewing machines will help women become financially independent. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope this isn't just a one-time event. Sustainable development requires continuous support and market linkages for these women's products.
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Vikram M
The contrast between distributing sewing machines for women's empowerment and recovering weapons shows the dual role our forces play in border areas. Salute to Assam Rifles! 👏
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Sarah B
As someone who works in women's empowerment, I can say this is exactly the kind of grassroots intervention that creates real change. Tailoring skills can transform entire families' economic situations.
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Karthik V
Good initiative but I hope they also provide training on how to use these machines effectively. Just giving equipment without proper guidance won't yield the desired results.

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