Koraput: 151 Battalion BSF organized a Civic Action Programme in village Mathpada for villagers of Dalpur, Tipaguda, Jhilimiliguda, Punjabiguda, Lodkaguda, Pradhanmala, Kupliguda, Simliguda, Murjaguda, Musapadar and Malaguda under Boipariguda block of Koraput district.
During the event, clothing, stationery items, Households and Sports items were distributed approx 600 villagers, said an official press release.
During the programme, Madan Lal, DIG Sector Koraput and Ajay Kumar, Commandant were present. Madan Lal, DIG stated “Such welfare programme inculcate a sense of security amongst the citizens. More such programmes would be organized in the future.
While addressing, DIG BSF motivated youth to complete their education, remain healthy & fit. He requested them to join the security forces and serve the country and assured them of all possible help in pre-recruitment training”.
BSF has always been doing to develop a good rapport and mutual trust in the minds of the people in its deployed areas.
BSF has been organising sports activities and distributing sports items to the youth. Civic Action Programme (CAP) is one major outreach initiative being conducted every year by BSF deployed in the Maoist affected districts and able to win confidence and support of the local populace in the places of deployment. Even COVID-19 pandemic could not deter the spirit from achieving the objective.
Purnima Bergia, Sarpanch of Matpada, Chamru Mahanand, Head Master, Dalpur High School, Ward members of the area appreciated the programme.
After the programme, a cultural event was organised by villagers to showcase local Dhemsa dance and students performed Odissi dance.
