Army provided Hand Pump to habitants of Thandikassi in Rajouri.

GNSONLINE RAJOURI
SHYAM SOOD

RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 08:—As the inhabitants of village Thandikassi (in Rajouri tehsil) & adjoining areas were fac ing acute shortage of drinking water, the Lower Narian Battalion of the Indian Army, under the aegis of Tithwal Brigade, came to their rescue and carried out the installation of a hand pump in the village.
The Indian Army, which is already performing the onerous task of guarding the borders as well as combating militancy, is also doing a lot to mitigate the sufferings of the people as well as improve their quality of life, both in urban and rural areas.
The hand pump on Tuesday was dedicated to the locals in an inauguration ceremony, which was installed as a part of Operation Sadbhavna of the Indian Army.
“The initiative has facilitated the local populace by providing them with safe and fresh drinking water and meets the basic requirement of water for the residents of this far-flung village,” said an officer.
“Under operation Sadbhavna Indian Army regularly undertakes such initiatives in remote areas to address the needs and aspirations of the local people and to establish connections with the Awaam,” he added.
The event was attended by 18 residents of the village who appreciated this noble initiative and expressed their gratitude to the Indian Army.
“The initiative by the Indian Army shall further strengthen the bond between the Indian Army and the Awaam,” said the officer.
It is pertinent to mention here that it has been noticed that in many remote areas in the district the Jal Shakti Department (PHE) has failed to provide drinking water to the people.
People approach senior Army Officers operating in their areas and apprise them about their problems, including drinking water.