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Assam Rifles Distributes Sewing Machines to 22 Women in Manipur Village
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 09:46 AM
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Assam Rifles has handed over 22 sewing machines to women in a village in Manipur, aiming to boost local employment and skill development.
Assam Rifles personnel visited a village in Manipur on Thursday to hand over 22 new sewing machines to local women. The initiative is part of the army’s community outreach program, which seeks to provide women with tools for income generation.
The distribution took place in front of a small community hall, where the women were welcomed by a senior officer of the regiment. Each machine was accompanied by a brief training session on basic operations.
Officials said the project will help the recipients start small tailoring units and improve their household earnings. The army plans to monitor the progress of the women over the coming months.
The event was covered by local media and received positive feedback from the villagers, who expressed gratitude for the support.
Assam Rifles has previously conducted similar outreach activities in other northeastern states, focusing on skill development and livelihood support for women.
The distribution took place in front of a small community hall, where the women were welcomed by a senior officer of the regiment. Each machine was accompanied by a brief training session on basic operations.
Officials said the project will help the recipients start small tailoring units and improve their household earnings. The army plans to monitor the progress of the women over the coming months.
The event was covered by local media and received positive feedback from the villagers, who expressed gratitude for the support.
Assam Rifles has previously conducted similar outreach activities in other northeastern states, focusing on skill development and livelihood support for women.