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In which one of the following pair of states has the Indian Army launched 'Operation Good Samaritan' ?
Explanation
The Indian Army launched 'Operation Good Samaritan' as a humanitarian and civic action initiative primarily in the North-Eastern states of Manipur and Nagaland [t1][t3]. The operation was designed to provide a 'healing touch' to the local population in areas affected by active militancy and insurgency [t4]. It involved various developmental and rehabilitation tasks, such as infrastructure improvement and community welfare projects, to win the hearts and minds of the tribal communities [t4]. For instance, records indicate units like the 107 Engineer Regiment were deployed in the Chandel district of Manipur specifically for development work under this operation during the mid-1990s [t4]. While similar humanitarian efforts exist in Jammu and Kashmir (often referred to as Operation Sadbhavana or Goodwill), 'Operation Good Samaritan' is specifically associated with the Manipur and Nagaland sector [t1][t3].