Bandipora, February 25: The officers of Indian Army stationed in Kanzalwan Village near Line of Control in Gurez Valley on Thursday visited several habitations of the area to know the well being of the citizens amid heavy snowfall.
An official spokesperson said after the heavy snow spell in the Kanzalwan area an initiative was taken to interact with locals and understand their problems and to provide assistance to the needy. For the same "A Day with Company Commander" was carried out at Old Kanzalwan village on Friday.
He said the Company commander interacted with village elders and on request of the villagers medicines for common illness were distributed by BFNA. “Precautions from fire accident and safety measures from Covid 19 were emphasised upon during the interaction”.
Official said important telephone numbers were shared to provide assistance in case of contingencies. Officials said during the tour, village Maulvi and Imam were informed about various government policies and welfare schemes besides programs with regard to the modernisation of religious education in Madrasas and Maktabs.
Spokesperson said the villagers also raised the issue of lack of proper tuition facilities being provided in the Nayal school during winters due to the absence of government teachers employed. “Being a common concern raised by all villages in unit AOR the same will be Projected to district adm on next interaction.
According to the statement, "Project Recruitment" initiative at Kanzalwan by Army was again highlighted during the interaction and youth were motivated to avail this opportunity. Moreover the YouTube and twitter campaign " Kanzalwan: Heaven Beyond Valley'" was again highlighted to the youths of the village for boosting tourism in the coming summer season. “Locals highly appreciated the efforts of the Army towards ensuring holistic development and safety of the region”.
He said moreover the YouTube and twitter campaign " Kanzalwan: Heaven Beyond Valley'" was again highlighted to the youths of the village for boosting tourism in the coming summer season.
During the day out Company Commander met Mrs Sara Begum who recently lost her husband and assured to provide assistance to the bereaved lady. “Assistance was also provided to Mrs Sajda Begum who had lost her husband in enemy shelling in year 1999 at Tanchi post while fetching Arty amn to the post”.
On request of locals of Jalindora village, which is a neighbouring village of the unit, Coy Commander moved to that village also and provided medical assistance to the villagers. Locals highly appreciated the efforts of the Army towards ensuring holistic development and safety of the region.
