GUWAHATI: A community service programme was carried out at the Promod Talukdar Old Age Home in Beltola by the cadets of 47 Assam R&V Sqn NCC under the Social Service and Community Development project of the National Cadet Corps, stated a press release.
Under the guidance of Col Shomir Bhatnagar, the Commanding Officer of the unit, and in the august presence of Dr Bibeka Saikia, Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, the NCC cadets served tea and eatables to the inmates of the old age home and also entertained them with a variety of cultural activities.
The inmates also participated in the activities with joy and enthusiasm. Dr Saikia told mediapersons present on the occasion that the larger aim of the programme is to develop the qualities of selfless service among the younger generation while, at the same time, inculcating in them compassion for the elders of the society. The old age home was gifted wheelchairs, a fully automatic washing machine, hot and cold water dispenser and some medicines as part of the programme.
Staff of the unit. Nb Ris Ramesh Kumar, SQMD Bides Mitra and L/Dfr BV Reddy were also present at the occasion.
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