Uttarakhand
Tent-Based Homestay Under Operation Sadbhavna
- 28 Oct 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Recently, a tent-based homestay was inaugurated in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, aimed at promoting tourism and strengthening local community ties under Operation Sadbhavna.
Key Points
- Operation Sadbhavna:
- An initiative by the Indian Army focused on improving civil-military relations, fostering goodwill, and enhancing socio-economic conditions in border areas.
- Homestay Concept:
- Tent-based accommodations offer a unique experience to tourists, promoting eco-tourism in Pithoragarh, a strategic border district.
- Encourages local economic growth by involving community members in tourism-related employment.
- Significance:
- Strengthens cultural and economic engagement between the army and border communities, reinforcing security and mutual trust.
Operation Sadbhavana
- It’s an initiative of the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to address the aspirations of people affected by terrorism.
- The operation is a part of the counter terrorist strategy to wrest the initiative and reintegrate the ‘Awaam’ with the national mainstream.
