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| GOVERNOR VISITS GUJJAR HOSTEL | | |
Udhampur, Apr 20, 2007
Lt Gen SK Sinha visited the Gujjar Hostel today at Udhampur. On his arrival he was received by Brig KK Chopra , VSM Cdr 71 Sub Area. Brig A Guha BGS (IW) Headquarters Northern Command; officers and men of Udhampur garrison along with various civil officials were present during the function. The governor appreciated the role of the armed forces in Op SADBHAVNA for the creation of facilities for the education of Gujjars and Bakerwals and the role played by armed forces in conducting visits for them which enabled them to see for themselves the progress the other parts of the country had made. During the visit a mesmerizing programme of songs and poetry recitation was presented by the school children. Later he interacted with Gujjar and Bakerwals who were present during the function.
Op SADBHAVNA has been launched by the Army with the aim of winning the hearts and minds of the people to enable them to join the mainstream as responsible citizens of India. This is being done by carrying out civic actions to compensate for the lack of administration in remote and terrorism affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir by providing social, medical, education and related welfare activities. The projects are planned in consonance with the requirements and aspirations of the locals by analyzing their requirements thereby providing them assistance in the field of education, hostel facilities, veterinary and medical aid.
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