OPERATION SADBHAVANA

Current Context: The Indian Army inaugurated an “Arogyam Health & Wellness Centre” in Tawang under Operation Sadbhavana.

ABOUT OPERATION SADBHAVANA

• Launched by: Indian Army in 1998 (Jammu & Kashmir)
• Aim: Apply “healing touch” and Win Hearts and Minds (WHAM) of people affected by terrorism and insurgency
• Purpose: Extend Army’s role from border defence and counter-insurgency to development and community welfare
• Focus Areas: Education, Healthcare, Women empowerment, Skill development, Sports, Infrastructure, Ecology and environment.