Srinagar: In order to provide basic medical assistance to remote villages, a medical and veterinary camp was organised at Tyakshi on 24 July 2021 by Siachen Brigade under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps, said PRO Defence Srinagar.
“The camp was a humanitarian project under ‘Operation Sadbhavana’ to render medical care to needy villagers of Nubra Valley. The camp facilitated Medical and Veterinary OPD for the villagers and their livestock,” the PRO said.
“In addition to medical treatment, the villagers were educated on health-related issues, hygiene and on how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Medicines were also provided to the patients and owners of livestock,” he said.
“The event was a big success and has further strengthened the bonds of friendship between the Indian Army and citizens of this border areas,” he added.
