New Delhi May 09: The Army has undertaken welfare projects in remote and mountainous regions in the North-East Region with the objective of “Winning Hearts and Minds” of the local population.
Welfare projects undertaken by the Defence Forces are planned and executed by the Defence Forces itself, in consultation with local administration and the needs of the population. Non-governmental organizations are not involved in these projects.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Birendra Prasad Baishya in Rajya Sabha today. (SP News)
