HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, Nov 15: Assam Rifles on Wednesday distributed sports kits and study materials to the local
youths as part of the pre-recruitment training under the Assam Rifles Civic Action Project at its battalion
headquarter in Lokra in Sonitpur district on Wednesday.
During the event the battalion distributed essential study material and clothing items to local youths
undergoing pre-recruitment training at the Lokra Garrison. Besides, physical exercises and regular
classes on subjects, the training also included various recruitments to help interested youths in joining
any of the armed forces. Screening tests including physical efficiency tests. Written tests are also
conducted to check the improvement in the performance of the trainees and to give them a realistic
picture of the recruitment rally.
These items were distributed among 30 trainees, including 16 boys and 14 girls, who are currentl
undergoing the training for a period of 12 weeks, thus motivating other local youths of the area
to join the armed forces.