Guwahati, 10 November (H.S.): The 1st Battalion Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Sonapur, organised awareness programmes under the campaigns ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ and ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ at Ganesh Mandir, Lokhra, Assam, on Tuesday.

The programmes were organised by the ‘E’ Company, Lokhra, under the guidance of Battalion Commandant Sunil Kaushik. Assistant Commandant and Company Commander Nabin Chandra Das was present on the occasion and sensitised local residents about the objectives and significance of the two campaigns.

Under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign, participants were sensitised about girls’ education, women’s empowerment, gender equality and ensuring equal opportunities for girls in society. A total of 31 people, including 15 SSB personnel and 16 local residents, participated in the programme.

Similarly, under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’, participants were informed about the harmful physical, mental and social consequences of substance abuse. Special emphasis was laid on encouraging youths to stay away from drugs, adopt healthy lifestyles and contribute towards building a drug-free society. The programme witnessed the participation of 30 people, including 14 SSB personnel and 16 local residents.

Through these initiatives, the SSB sought to encourage community participation in combating social evils and promoting girls’ education, women’s empowerment and a drug-free society.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash