Srinagar, April 13 -- In a significant stride towards inclusive development and national integration, the Indian Army's Vajr Division, under the aegis of Chinar Corps, in collaboration with the Aseem Foundation, has successfully electrified and LPG-enabled Simari - a remote border village in the Karnah Valley of Jammu & Kashmir.
Situated along the Line of Control, with part of the village extending into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Simari holds immense strategic and democratic value as Polling Booth No. 1 of India. Until recently, the village endured the hardships of limited electricity and traditional, inefficient cooking methods. Through this transformative initiative, 53 households have now been equipped with solar microgrids and clean co...