UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Operation Sadbhavana

Operation Sadbhavana is an initiative of the Indian Army to support various welfare activities in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The Army is undertaking multiple welfare activities such as the running of Army Goodwill Schools, Infrastructure Development Projects, Education Tours, etc. for the children living in remote areas of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. The aim is to improve the standard of education and ensure the provision of quality education.

Under the program, women in remote areas of Ladakh are being empowered through various training programs in Vocational Training Centres, Women Empowerment Centres, and Computer Centres. Training classes are also organized for activities like Pashmina Shawl Weaving, Wool Knitting, Extraction of Apricot Oil, Yak Cheese Making, and Yak Cheese Baking.

The funds are utilized for activities like Human Resource/Skill Development, Sports, Healthcare, National Integration, Infrastructure Development, Ecology, Environment, and Education.

Hence option (c) Operation Sadbhavana is the correct answer.