Located just 600 meters from the Line of Control (LoC), the Dabbi village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district comes alive after dusk, after army installed solar-powered lights to provide succour to the villagers.
The project was undertaken under operation ‘Sadhbhavana’ (goodwill) and was completed in a short period, an army official said.
Dabbi village in Balakote tehsil of Mendhar Sub-division is one of the worst affected villages by the cross-border shelling over the years and lacked street lights.
To improve the living conditions in Dabbi village, solar-powered lights were installed in areas frequented by locals to further augment the electrification process of their village, the official said.
The residents now have uninterrupted lighting in the majority of the area including near the local masjid, a shrine, a school and a track leading to their animal ‘dhoks’ (sheds).
Moreover, the provision of lights has allowed for the establishment of community spaces, fostering social cohesion, the official said.
He said the effort by the Army allows families to function efficiently at night.
“This project under military civic action has yielded dividends to the people illuminating hope, paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future for the village.”
