Srinagar: In order to improve the educational infrastructure in Kashmir, Army distributed furniture and stationary to the under privileged children and orphans studying in a Madrasa in Uri.
According to a statement issued to KNS, an army spokesman has said that based on a feedback of the villagers of Salamabad and interactions with the teachers, a project was undertaken by an Army unit located at Uri to improve the general layout of a Madrasa located in the village which is involved in the noble cause of educating and helping orphans and the under privileged children of the area. Under this project, a number of stationery and furniture items worth Rs 1.5 Lakhs, were procured, which included computer tables, chairs, desks, notebooks, pencils, rubber etc.
These items were handed over to the Madrasa in a ceremony on 08 Mar 14, attended by various local civil administrative officials to include representative of Zonal Education Officer and the Tehsildar besides various Army dignitaries. The Madrasa Trust thanked the Army Authorities for the much needed support and said that it will go a long way in assisting the poor and needy children in finding a respectful place in the society.
The local populace appreciated the efforts of the Army and urged the officials to continue their efforts to support the local administration and development of the village. (KNS)