Indian Army helping border villages develop; providing employment

ANI April 14, 2025 148 views

The Indian Army is playing a transformative role in Kupwara's border villages by creating employment and developmental opportunities. Local residents like Zaffar Hussain highlight how army initiatives have helped establish schools, generate jobs, and support community growth. From porter services to educational institutions, the military's engagement has been crucial in empowering local youth and enhancing regional infrastructure. These efforts are particularly significant in border regions that have historically faced challenges of limited economic prospects.

"The Shakti Vijay brigade here has worked quite efficiently" - Zaffar Hussain, Local Panchayat Member
Kupwara, April 14: People from the border villages located near the Line of Control (LOC) are grateful to the Indian Army's efforts in driving employment in the areas, helping the locals as well as flourishing development.

Key Points

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Army establishes schools creating professional opportunities for local youth

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Porter services generate employment for young residents

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Military support helps develop infrastructure in border regions

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Tourism and self-help groups flourish with army assistance

Kupwara (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], April 14 (ANI): People from the border villages located near the Line of Control (LOC) are grateful to the Indian Army's efforts in driving employment in the areas, helping the locals as well as flourishing development.

Karnah is a small town in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Zaffar Hussain, a local resident and a member of the Hajinar (Karnah) Panchayat, said that the Indian Army has always supported the locals in times of need.

"When speaking about the Karnah valley, I can say that the Shakti Vijay brigade here has worked quite efficiently. There's an army school here; another one is in Teetwal, where many boys have come out becoming doctors and engineers. These schools are started by the army," Hussain told ANI.

He further added that in times of need, the army officials have always been there for the local residents. "Be it when a patient might have required chopper services, or during chilly winters, they never denied help."

According to him, the brigade has also helped tourism flourish in the area. Karnah's Sharda Peeth temple has seen an increase in tourist flow recently.

"The porter services hired by the Indian Army also provide employment to the needy in the area," he said. "It helps with recruitment of young boys and keeps them engaged for around 6 months."

"When there were panchayats, roads were established; school playgrounds were built. Panchayats also helped establish self-help groups for young women and girls. These girls are now capable enough and run their own small businesses."

Just like the Indian Army, "people in Karnah are always ready to fight for their nation. Karnah locals were martyred in the Indo-Pakistani wars of 1965 and 1971.

Once upon a time, "this town was often called as Shanti Nagar". However, the drug smuggling from Pakistan has significantly "impacted the population here", Hussain added.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is heartwarming to read! The Indian Army's efforts in education and employment generation are truly commendable. 👏 More such initiatives are needed in border areas.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the army's work, I wish there was more transparency about how these programs are implemented. Sometimes local voices get overshadowed in these narratives.
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Amit S.
The schools mentioned here have changed lives! My cousin studied in one of these army schools and is now working as an engineer in Srinagar. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sunita R.
The self-help groups for women are such a positive development. Economic empowerment is the real security we need in border areas. More power to these initiatives!
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Vikram J.
The mention of drug smuggling is concerning. Hope the army can work with local communities to address this issue too. Overall great work being done!
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Neha T.
Tourism development + employment generation = perfect combo! Would love to visit Sharda Peeth temple someday. The army is doing what our tourism department should have done years ago.

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