Peren, February 18 (MExN): 36 Assam Rifles have undertaken to sponsor for education of two orphan girls - Lydia and Mary - of Songhlu village in Peren district. The girls who had been forced to discontinue their education due to financial reasons have been enrolled at Government Middle School, Athibung, informed a press release from Assam Rifles. The AR also provided them with stationery and uniforms.
In the press release, the Assam Rifles also promised to sponsor further education of girls from deprived sections of the society in furtherance of Beti Padhao Beti Bachao.
The locals, GB and school staff appreciated the efforts of Assam Rifles and wished that other organisations will also take lead from the noble act, the release added.
