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More welfare programmes for Assam Rifles personnel

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New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) The Home and Defence ministries today discussed new welfare measures for the personnel of the Assam Rifles to enhance the effectiveness of the country's oldest para-military force.

Assam Rifles personnel have been working in difficult conditions because of their engagement in border guarding and counter-insurgency operations.

At a high-level meeting, Home Secretary V K Duggal and Defence Secretary Shekhar Dutt reviewed the implementation of ongoing welfare programmes and discussed further welfare measures needed for them.

"Appropriate action will be initiated based on the discussions in a time-bound manner," Home Ministry sources said.

The meeting was attended, among others by Secretary (Border Management), MHA, Vice-Chief of the Army Staff, Special Secretaries in Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Defence, Director General, Military Operations and Director General, Assam Rifles. UNI
Topics: SECURITY-ASSAM RIFLES-WELFARE
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