Koraput: The 151 Battalion of BSF organised a Civic Action Programme in Mathpada on Saturday.
Nearly 600 villagers of Dalpur, Tipaguda, Jhilimiliguda, Punjabiguda, Lodkaguda, Pradhanmala, Kupliguda, Simliguda, Murjaguda, Musapadar and Malaguda under Boipariguda block of Koraput were provided clothing, stationary items, household and sports items.
Koraput DIG Sector Madan Lal and Commandant Ajay Kumar presented the items to villagers. Lal said “Such welfare programmes inculcate a sense of security among the citizens and more such programmes would be organised in the future.”
He motivated the youth to complete their education, remain healthy and fit. The DIG also requested them to join the security forces and serve the country and assured them of all possible help in pre-recruitment training.
BSF has been organising sports activities and distributing sports items among the youth.
Civic Action Programme (CAP) is one of the major outreach initiatives being conducted every year by BSF in the Maoist-affected districts to win the confidence and support of local populace in the places of deployment.
Matpada Sarpanch, Purnima Bergia; Headmaster of Dalpur High School, Chamru Mahanand and Ward members of the area thanked the BSF for their efforts.
