SADBHAVANA
SCHEME - DEFENCE & SECURITY
News:
In major outreach, Indian
Army adopts J&K’s remote village under ‘Sadbhavana’ programme
What's
in the news?
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In a major initiative, the Indian Army has
announced its decision to adopt Topi Pir village in Poonch district of Jammu
and Kashmir.
Key
takeaways:
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The announcement came days after three
civilians from the village were allegedly tortured and killed by the army.
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The initiative has been taken under ‘Sadbhavana’ (goodwill) programme.
Operation
Sadbhavana:
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Sadbhavana means goodwill. The Operation
Sadbhavana was launched by the Indian
Army in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Need
for the Scheme:
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The terrorist organizations in the Kashmir
region are trying to subvert government officials and target the public symbols
and services.
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The organizations aim to alienate the local population by this.
Once alienated they become easy targets. More people can be pulled into
terrorism by this.
Aim:
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To help
people affected by terrorism in the region.
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The operations mainly targets to address
the aspirations of the people.
Features:
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As part of ‘Operation SADBHAVANA’, Indian
Army is undertaking multiple welfare
activities such as running Army Goodwill Schools, Infrastructure
Development Projects and Education Tours etc. for the children living in remote
areas of Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
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To improve
the standard of education and to provide them with quality education, the
Indian Army is presently running seven (07) Army Goodwill Schools (AGS) under
‘Operation SADBHAVANA’ in Ladakh Region.
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Women
in remote areas of Ladakh are being empowered through various training
programmes organised and funded through ‘Operation SADBHAVANA’ in Vocational
Training Centres, Women Empowerment Centres and Computer Centres at various
locations in Ladakh.
Significance:
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It works to reduce the proxy wars fought by Pakistan in the region. Proxy wars
are conflicts fought by the terrorist groups on behalf of the government.
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The Pakistan government pays money and
supplies ammunition to the terrorist groups to fight such wars in the Kashmir
region.
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It mainly
focuses on five areas. They are infrastructure development, education,
community development projects, women and youth empowerment, health and
sanitation. The project will neutralise the anti-India propaganda sponsored
by Pakistan in Kashmir.