Achi news desk-
The Assam Rifles established an educational center to provide education to girls
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Assam Rifles has sheltered 36 girl students from Kuki, Mithai and Naga castes at its Center of Educational Excellence in Ukhrul, Manipur. This center was opened in collaboration with an NGO to provide education to Kuki and Mayite girl students. These 37 female students include 22 Naga, six Kuki, eight Mithai and one Pangal student. Let us tell you that Ukhrul region is five hours away from Charchandpur.
Assam Rifles said in a statement, “This educational center was created to provide assistance to candidates from violence-affected areas in achieving their goals. They now have a strong way to build their careers. The facility can be seen here. It is the result of the efforts of NIEDO and Assam Rifles.”
Female students responded
More than 150 people have died so far in the caste violence that has been going on in Manipur since May last year. Talking about this initiative of Assam Rifles, a Kuki girl from Charchandpur said that Assam Rifles has helped her a lot. According to her, “We feel safe in this center. I believe that only education can improve Manipur’s situation. We are 37 girls and we all belong to different castes. We all strive to continue our education. We need to complete it and bring change in our society.”
