CRPF personnel and villagers with broiler chicks distributed by the 78th Battalion CRPF at Rusoma village, Kohima, on October 28. (CRPF Photo)
Kohima, October 28 (MExN): The 78th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted civic action programmes at Rusoma and Dzuza villages and Government Middle School, Lerie Hill Colony, in Kohima on October 27 and 28, providing livelihood support, sports equipment and free medical check-ups.
At Rusoma village, the battalion distributed broiler chicks on October 28 to promote poultry farming, self-reliance and income generation among villagers.
A free medical camp was also conducted by the battalion’s medical officer, covering more than 30 villagers, with medicines provided free of cost to those requiring treatment.
Rusoma Village Council Chairman Kekhrie Pfukha expressed gratitude to the battalion, stating that the initiative would help villagers develop poultry farming as a source of livelihood.
According to press releases from the battalion, a similar programme was conducted at Dzuza village on Tuesday, where carpenter tools were distributed to promote vocational skills and livelihood opportunities.
At Government Middle School, Lerie Hill Colony, Kohima, sports equipment was distributed to encourage students’ participation in sports and physical fitness on the same day.
A separate medical camp covered approximately 50 students and staff members, with medicines provided free of cost to those requiring treatment.
