Indian Army Lights Up More Than 200 Mud Houses In J&K, Distributes Solar Lights

The last few days have been a testament for all of us that India would never be able to do without the Indian Army. It is almost as if the Army's continuous efforts is keeping all of us up and running, in every sphere of life.

Continuing its efforts to extend a helping hand to those in need, the Army distributed more than 200 solar lights among the nomadic communities living in the high altitude areas in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Army's Rashtriya Rifles unit based in Bhadarwah has so far distributed over 17,000 such lights among the Gujjars and Bakerwals under its 'Project Roshni' (project light).

In the latest initiative, the troops distributed 200 solar lights among the floating population residing in 'Dhoks' (mud houses) on high altitude meadows, including Naag lootan, Padri, Bhal Padri, Qatari, Machora, Satlad, Biddi, Qatari Gali, Chipli and Bashot of Bhaderwah Valley, an Army officer told PTI.

He said troops of the four Rashtriya Rifles led by second-in-command Major Ambresh Mahanta after trekking nine Kilometres reached Satlad meadow, 49 km from Bhadarwah town, to distribute 90 solar lights among the people, followed by distribution of 110 lights at Bhal Padri meadow this week.

Army distributed 17,000 solar lights among residents of un-electrified & inaccessible hamlets in Doda of J&K.
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Village head and imam of Jamia Masjid in Bhal Padri, Choudhary Sadiq, said this gesture of the Army would go a long way in cementing the bond between the tribes and the forces.