Indian Army Continues to Uplift Education in Gurez Border Areas The Indian Army continues to play a vital role in supporting educational and social development in the border areas of the Gurez valley in Bandipora district. Through a series of welfare initiatives, the Army has been reaching out to remote villages to help strengthen education and foster patriotism among local students. Speaking to the media, a representative said, “Today, in memory of the brave martyr Captain Toshyar Mahajan, and with the support of Padampur Sewa Wadi, Jammu Kashmir Ladakh, and Jammu Kashmir Udyan, we distributed school bags, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, and other gift items among the students of Tarbal High School. Our aim is to support children living in border areas, as they are the true strength of our nation. To instill a deeper sense of patriotism, we have been distributing stationery items in border schools for the last 18 years.” Local residents expressed heartfelt appreciation for the initiative. “We are very thankful to them for remembering us and our children. This initiative means a lot for our village, and we hope to see more such programmes in the future,” said one of the locals. The Indian Army’s continued efforts in these remote areas not only provide educational support but also build strong bonds between the armed forces and local communities. These initiatives reflect the Army’s commitment to nurturing young minds and ensuring that no child in the border region is left behind in their pursuit of education.