Army distributes portable solar lights
13/12/2018
UDHA,PUR, DEC 12: Army has been contributing immensely towards upliftment and development of local population in remote areas. Continuing the trend, Indian Army distributedPortable Solar Lights to villagers of remote and unelectrified areas of Sirmega, Reasi district on 12 Dec18.
Most of the villages situated in the higher reaches have no access to electricity and after sunset plunge into darkness. In order to strengthen the bond between the local populace and the Army, a total of 120 Portable Solar Lights were provided to persons below poverty line residing at remote villages of Reasi district. The low maintenance solar lights have lighten up the villages. The initiative will also help children to pursue their educational dreams.
On the occasion, the Army authorities urged the villagers to come forward and join hands towards development and prosperity and stay away from militancy which has retrograded the progress of the region. The Sarpanch of the village on behalf of the beneficiaries and the villagers expressed his gratitude towards the Indian Army for undertaking this noble task of providing Solar Lights to the remote area. He also urged the Army for more projects to be undertaken for the upliftment of the needy. This initiative has been highly appreciated by locals.
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