DAPORIJO, 8 Oct: The 138 Bn CRPF organised a weeklong basic tailoring skill development training for local boys and girls under its civic action programme (CAP) here in Upper Subansiri district.

Under the guidance of 138 Bn Commandant Rajesh Sankhla, the training programme was inaugurated by SDPO Bhanupriya Gurjar at the E/138 Bn camp here on 1 October, in the presence of Daporijo DSP Lukchi Kamcham and others.

The training aimed to impart practical tailoring skills to the local population and create opportunities for self-employment and sustainable livelihood.

During the closing ceremony on Thursday, the E/138 Bn officer commanding briefed the gathering on the training programme and its objectives, and expressed gratitude to all dignitaries and civilians for their presence and support.

Addressing the gathering, Sankhla congratulated all the trainees on successfully completing the course, and urged them to make effective use of the tailoring skills acquired during the training.

He emphasised that the CAP is not merely an activity for distribution of assistance, but an initiative aimed at establishing a strong bond between the CRPF and the local community.

Upper Subansiri SP Pawan Kumar Yadav appreciated the initiative and said that CAPs reflect the human approach of a security force and strengthen coordination between the CRPF, civil police and the local community. He appreciated the cordial relationship between the CRPF and the civil police, and expressed hope that the beneficiaries would make proper use of the assistance provided.

As part of the concluding event, four sewing machines with pedestal stands, along with stools and complete tailoring accessories, were handed over to the beneficiaries.