The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Academy, Srinagar, conducted civic action interaction and veterinary health check up and medical camp at Akrani village in Srinagar Tehsil of Pauri district. Hundreds of villagers from Akrani and adjoining areas participated in the programme. Apart from benefiting the public, the aim of the camp was also to provide exposure to the SSB trainees. The SSB has also started work to install solar street light in the villages.
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) publicity officer Dr VJ Verma told The Pioneer that free medicines were distributed to villagers after the check up of people and their animals. Two veterinary doctors, one doctor and paramedical staff conducted the check up camp which was attended by many villagers.
During the interaction with villagers the role of the SSB in the past and present was also discussed. Commandant of the SSB Academy, Srinagar, Amit Kumar said that the SSB has been undertaking civic action since 1963.
He also elaborated the role of the SSB and its duties during peace time. The horse riding unit of SSB is already established in Akrani village.