In Jammu and Kashmir, in a significant initiative to promote grassroots-level connections with the people and empower the local heads, the Army organized a Sarpanch Conclave at the Advance Landing Ground (ALG), Rajouri.

The Conclave aimed to strengthen the bond between the Army and the local community by fostering a spirit of collaboration and exchange of knowledge. Various security issues, like the security of minority pockets and empowering them, were also discussed. The Sarpanches also shared their valuable insights on successful governance practices and innovative solutions to address various local issues. AIR