As part of its Civic Action Programme 2026, the 36 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Thursday distributed eight stitching machines and sponsored a 15-day tailoring training programme for eight women beneficiaries selected from different villages of Pumao circle in Longding district.
The distribution took place at the office of the District Development and Textile Handicrafts (DDTH), Longding, in collaboration with DDTH Longding.
The key objective of the Civic Action Programme is to strengthen relations between the Force and the local population through welfare-oriented activities, community engagement and developmental assistance. The programme seeks to foster mutual trust, address local needs and support the socio-economic development of communities, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
The initiative is aimed at empowering rural women through skill development and promoting self-reliance.
The event was graced by the Deputy Commissioner of Longding in the presence of the Superintendent of Police Longding, Commandant of 36 Bn CRPF, Chief Medical Officer of 36 Bn CRPF, Deputy Commandant of 36 Bn CRPF, DDTH Longding and DySP (Headquarters) Longding.