*Indian Army’s Rana Battalion Engages with Youth at Bagtore CentreThe Indian Army’s Rana Battalion, stationed in Bagtore, has been actively engaging with local youth through the Youth Centre established last year. The initiative, aimed at skill development and community empowerment, has created a platform for young people to share their ideas, concerns, and aspirations., the Second-in-Command of the Rana Battalion held an interaction with members of the youth committee at the centre. During the meeting, the officer encouraged the youth to participate in skill-based training courses and assured them that their grievances would be addressed at the appropriate level. He emphasized that the Army remains committed to supporting the region’s youth in building sustainable livelihoods. The officer also highlighted that special attention would be given to reopening and strengthening facilities such as the closed Youth Centres in Bagtore and Harmukh sheen. He said that restoring these centres would provide greater opportunities for education, training, and employment, allowing young people to channel their potential productively. The initiative has been welcomed by the local community, who see it as a constructive step toward empowering the younger generation in the border region.