A 30-day training program for the Village Defense Volunteers (Gram Raksha Dal) concluded at the Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan in Maujampatti, Gauripur Panchayat, Bikothi block. A total of 44 volunteers successfully completed the training and were awarded certificates of appreciation.

The training was imparted by retired soldiers Havildar Rishi Kumar and Naik Mohammad Manzoor Alam. The certificates were jointly signed by Panchayat Secretary Jaynandan Yadav and Mukhiya Neelam Devi. Mukhiya Neelam Devi also distributed free lathis (batons) and torches to all trained volunteers from her personal funds.

The event was presided over by Anita Kumari, Block President of the Gram Raksha Dal. Speakers at the event highlighted that such training programs are being conducted across the state as per the directives (letter number 3582) of the Joint Secretary of the Panchayati Raj Department. The primary objective is to strengthen security at the village level and train local citizens to handle emergency situations. Anil Kumar Mehta was present as the chief guest at the program.