India, March 5 -- The Indian Army, due to its deployments in far-fetched areas having little development, has actively undertaken rural development, particularly in remote and underserved areas, by implementing various initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and community well-being.

These efforts are part of the civil-military relations that the Army seeks to bolster to gain the confidence of the local population.

The projects include a wide range of activities such as the national integration tour, healthcare, HR development, women empowerment, environment protection, education, and sports.

According to the Ministry of Defence's annual data, an annual financial allocation of approximately Rs 150 crore ha...