Kakching, Oct 28: Director General Assam Rifles Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, accompanied by Maj Gen Gaurav Sharma, SC, SM, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), visited Kakching Garrison in Manipur on Wednesday to review operational preparedness and assess the readiness of troops.

During the visit, Lt Gen Lakhera commended personnel for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to duty. He appreciated their efforts in maintaining operational readiness and carrying out assigned responsibilities under challenging conditions.
The DG also visited Dakshata Dhama, a hospitality skill development centre, where he interacted with 25 trainee commis chefs undergoing professional training.
Encouraging the trainees, he highlighted the importance of skill development and vocational education in creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for local youth. The interaction focused on empowering young people through industry-oriented training and pathways to assured employment.
The initiative reflects Assam Rifles’ efforts to complement its security role with community development and youth empowerment programmes in the Northeast.
Through operational reviews and skill development initiatives, Assam Rifles continues to focus on maintaining preparedness while supporting opportunities for local youth to build secure and sustainable futures.