Itanagar, Oct 26 (PTI) The Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles has launched a skill-based initiative to empower women of the Ollo tribe in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, under Operation Sadbhavana.

As part of the effort, the Assam Rifles on Saturday distributed sewing machines to women of the Ollo community in Lazu village to help them achieve financial self-reliance, an official report said on Sunday.

The initiative is designed to encourage skill development and provide them with the tools needed to start sustainable livelihood generation. Show Full Article

The sewing machines will allow the women to earn a steady income through tailoring and cottage industries, thereby supporting their families and also boosting the local economy, the report said.

Assam Rifles has said that the ini

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