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Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:
D.Operation Madad
B.Operation Maitri
C.Operation Sadbhavana
A.Operation Sankalp
Correct Answer: Option C
Operation Sadbhavana is an initiative by the Indian Army focused on supporting welfare activities in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The operation aims to address the basic needs of the local population in remote areas through various activities, including:
- Running Army Goodwill Schools.
- Implementing Infrastructure Development Projects.
- Organizing Education Tours for children.
- Empowering women through Vocational Training Centres, Women Empowerment Centres, and Computer Centres.
- Conducting training classes in various activities like Pashmina Shawl Weaving, Wool Knitting, Apricot Oil Extraction, Yak Cheese Making, and Yak Cheese Baking.
- The 'Kargil Ignited Minds' initiative is specifically for girl students of Kargil, preparing them for competitive exams for professional colleges.
Funds are allocated for various activities, including Human Resource/Skill Development, Sports, Healthcare, National Integration, Infrastructure Development, Ecology, Environment, and Education.
Hence option (c) is the correct answer.
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