Two students guided by the Assam Rifles participated in World Mental Health Week in Gujarat.
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 8: Two students from Manipur, mentored by the Assam Rifles, took part in various events for World Mental Health Week held at Rashtriya Raksha University in Gujarat, as reported by the Inspectorate General Assam Rifles (East) on Tuesday.
The five-day program commenced on October 6 in honor of World Mental Health Week.
According to Assam Rifles (East), the events aim to tackle the challenges faced by children growing up in conflict zones.Â
"Throughout the five-day program at Rashtriya Raksha University, participants will engage in several interactive sessions, workshops, and counseling aimed at enhancing mental health. The curriculum is tailored to address the unique challenges faced by students in conflict zones, focusing on resilience-building, emotional intelligence, and peer support," stated the IGAR (East).
The statement also emphasized that the event aims to showcase the role of the Assam Rifles in deradicalizing youth in conflict-affected Manipur.
Reaffirming their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the northeastern region, the statement noted, "The Assam Rifles is dedicated not only to upholding peace and security in the northeastern area but also to empowering its people through educational, health, and community outreach initiatives."
Violence broke out in the northeastern state on May 3 of last year following clashes during a rally organized by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category.