Balakot villagers’ demand met, get 2 community halls

Jammu, May 3

As part of initiatives undertaken by the Army for developing villages close to the Line of Control in the Balakot sector of Poonch district, Commander of Bhimber Gali Brig HS Sahi today dedicated two community centres to villagers. These were constructed under the Sadbhavna initiative in the border villages of Chhapardhara and Bharuti.

The state-of-the-art community centres have fulfilled the demand of villagers to host social and religious functions.

J&K Energy Development Agency Director Shafat Sultan was present, and as part of joint initiatives with the Army, distributed more than 100 energy efficient biomass stoves to needy villagers. He said over 100 solar lights would be provided to residents in the coming weeks.

Brigadier Sahi the Army would ensure overall development of the villages through initiatives which had been undertaken in conjunction with the civil administration since December 2015. He said various projects had been started in the area with the support of the district administration. These include check dams for irrigation, roads and tracks, polyhouses for growing vegetables and vermi-compost units. — TNS