The Indian Army has built a homestay in the border village of Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri District. This initiative was carried out under the Vibrant Village Program through ‘Operation Sadbhavna’. The double-storey homestay aims to enhance community welfare and promote border tourism in the region.
The homestay, constructed by the Spearhead Division of Spear Corps, is part of efforts to generate sustainable livelihood opportunities for the local community. It is dedicated to the villagers under the Vibrant Village Programme, providing them with a reliable source of income and improving tourism infrastructure in the strategically significant border area.
Lt Col Mahendra Rawat, the Defence spokesman, highlighted the positive reception of the project by local villagers. They have expressed gratitude for the Indian Army’s commitment to inclusive development and civil-military cooperation in remote border regions. This initiative aligns with the ethos of “Seema Suraksha ke Saath Sabka Vikas & Sabka Vishwas,” emphasizing the Army’s dual focus on border security and socio-economic progress for border communities.
Indian Army’s ‘Operation Sadbhavana’ is a longstanding civic action program that extends to regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and the Northeast. It aims to address socio-economic needs through various initiatives such as education, healthcare, infrastructure development, and vocational training, fostering national integration.
