Sivasagar (Assam), 11 September (HS): The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Assam, in association with Seuj Basundhara Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd., Sivasagar, has undertaken an initiative to provide free school uniforms to 350 students affected by the recent floods in Sivasagar district.

As part of the initiative, uniforms were distributed among 230 students at four schools. A total of 120 pairs were distributed at Sankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan in Betbari, 40 pairs at Joyrapar Madhya Asomiya Vidyalaya, 30 pairs at Kowamara Sandikoi Primary School and 40 pairs at Deobil Banuwa Primary School. The remaining 120 students of Rajabari Primary School and Joyrapar Janakalyan Primary School will receive uniforms on Monday.

The recent floods have caused extensive damage to homes, agricultural land and livelihoods, disrupting the education of many children. The initiative aims to boost the morale of affected students and help maintain continuity in their education during the difficult period.

Teachers of the participating schools expressed gratitude to the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Seuj Basundhara Multipurpose Cooperative Society for extending support to the flood-affected students.

Earlier, the cooperative society had also distributed cattle feed and paddy seedlings among flood-affected farmers in different areas.

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash