KARGIL: The 121 Infantry Brigade on Monday handed over items worth approximately Rs 30 lakh to the Children with Special Needs (CWSN) School, Kargil, under Operation Sadbhavna, in a move aimed at strengthening facilities and improving educational support for children with special needs.
The assistance comprises therapeutic equipment, air conditioners, RO water purifiers, water dispensers, furniture, stationery, kitchen items and other essential materials required for the functioning of the school.
The items were formally handed over by Col Harikrishnan N, Deputy Commander, 121 Infantry Brigade Group, to Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Ghulam Mohammad.
The CWSN School currently has 40 students from different areas of Kargil district, who are provided specialised educational and supportive services.
The assistance is expected to improve the school’s facilities and provide a more conducive learning environment for its students. The therapeutic equipment and other materials will also support the institution in meeting the educational and day-to-day requirements of children with special needs.
Speaking at the programme, ADDC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad thanked the Indian Army, particularly the 121 Infantry Brigade, for its assistance and continued support for community welfare in the district.
He appreciated the Brigade’s contribution towards establishing and strengthening the CWSN School, and said the support would help provide better facilities, care and educational opportunities to children with special needs.
The initiative forms part of the Army’s Operation Sadbhavna, under which community welfare and development initiatives are undertaken in the region, including support for vulnerable sections of society.
The District Administration Kargil also expressed its appreciation to the 121 Infantry Brigade for its contribution towards creating a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for children with special needs.
