Udhampur, Mar 12 : Running in its 10th year now, Operation Sadbhavana continues to add smiles to the lives of the J&K population.

Every year, Army encourages the young and brilliant minds of Ladakh to study across the nation, in some of the most reputed institutes. Third Infantry Division under this venture has been sponsoring students of Eastern Ladakh for over six years now.

Fifteen brilliant and talented students selected under this venture are studying in Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Solan. In addition to the boarding, lodging and education expenditures, the Division also takes the responsibility of dispatching these students to their home during vacation and back to the school on termination of the holidays. Eight girls, this year, prior to their departure, had an interactive session with Brig Ajay Kumar, Deputy GOC, HQ 3 Infantry Division.

There was immense enthusiasm amongst the girls about this opportunity. Deputy GOC during his interaction with the students motivated them to put in their best efforts in all fields and aim at all round development of their personalities. He shared his experiences and enquired about their aspirations. Rigzin Dolker in her words describes the experience as that of a life time. A student of class XII, Stanzin Angmo expressed her earnest desire to join the Armed forces.

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