From 06 - 14 January 2023, Shamator Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(North)/ 7 Sector AR organized a week Tour to Agriculture University Jorhat, Assam for the farmers of Noklak District, Nagaland.

The tour was flagged in at Tuensang by Brigadier Vikram Singh, Commander 7 Sector Assam Rifles on 14th January 2023. Brigadier Vikram Singh, Commander 7 Sector Assam Rifles praised 14 Assam Rifles for the initiative taken by the Battalion to send the farmers of the newest District of Nagaland- Noklak to Agriculture University. He promised the farmers of the Noklak District that this event would be made a routine affair and he was sure that farmers would learn the Nuances of modern Farming techniques and ways to enhance production. He also requested them to share all the knowledge they have acquired with other farmers of their particular Villages and region.

During this tour farmers also visited the Kaziranga National Park which was appreciated by the Farmers. All the farmers were felicitated by the Commander HQ 7 Sector.

The initiative and commitment of the 14 Assam Rifles were highly appreciated by all the farmers. A sense of friendship was felt among Assam Rifles and locals.

(K.K. Chim, IA Noklak)