Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:
✓ Correct answer: c) Operation Sadbhavana
ExplanationIn 1998, the Northern Command of the Indian Army launched Operation Sadbhavana to address the challenges posed by terrorism and assist in rebuilding the socio-eco- nomic fabric of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.The Army acts as a facilitator for development projects, identified collabora- tively with the state administration and local communities, fo- cusing on village-level initiatives.This operation aims to uplift remote populations by improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and community development.Through these ef- forts, Operation Sadbhavana seeks to foster goodwill, empow- er local communities, and promote their integration into the national mainstream.90
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