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Q78 (IAS/2024) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Important Days, Places & Events › Indian defence and forces Official Key

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called :

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Operation Sadbhavana is a resolve by the Indian Army to come closer to the population in Jammu and Kashmir and develop mutual faith and trust. It was officially launched in 1998, especially in rural areas near the Line of Control (LOC), where projects are planned according to the needs and desires of the local population and are handed over to the state government after successful initiation.[1] This operation specifically focuses on addressing the basic needs of local populations in remote areas through various developmental projects.

In contrast, Operation Madad (also referred to as Operation Goodwill) was launched under Military Civic Action programmes aimed at "Winning the Hearts and Minds" (WHAM) of the people in the region[2], which has a broader focus on civic action rather than specifically targeting upliftment through addressing basic needs in remote areas. The key distinction is that Operation Sadbhavana is explicitly designed for population upliftment through needs-based projects in remote areas, making it the correct answer.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Army_operations_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir
  2. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Army_operations_in_Jammu_and_Kashmir
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This is a classic GS-3 Internal Security question disguised as Current Affairs. 'Operation Sadbhavana' is the flagship 'Winning Hearts and Minds' (WHAM) doctrine of the Army in J&K/Ladakh. If you only read History books, you missed it; if you read Defence/Security columns, this was a sitter.

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Is "Operation Sankalp" an Indian Army operation aimed at uplifting local populations in remote areas by addressing their basic needs?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 8: Natural Hazards and Disaster Management > Government of Nepal's Preparedness > p. 29
Strength: 4/5
“Te Government of Nepal was not prepared for such a disaster. It pleaded for overseas aid-everything from blanket, food, water, medicines, doctors, drivers and helicopters. Te Prime Minister of India initiated 'Operation Maitri' subsequently more than 34 countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Germany, France, Netherlands, U.K. U.S.A. etc. actively participated in the rescue operations. Te World Food Programme said that about 1.4 million people are in need of immediate help in Nepal. Te situation is critical in the remote rural areas towards the epicenter (Gorkha District). Te village around the epicentre were difcult to reach as they were cut-of by the landslides.”
Why relevant

Describes 'Operation Maitri' — a named Indian operation initiated by the PM that provided blankets, food, water, medicines and helicopters for disaster relief in remote rural areas.

How to extend

A student could use this as a pattern that Indian 'operations' can be humanitarian/relief efforts and check whether Sankalp is similarly described in news/official releases as relief/uplift work.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > India's Man in Space > p. 715
Strength: 4/5
“Before 1984, neither India nor Pakistan had any permanent presence in the area. However, in order to reinforce their claim on the area, the Pakistanis encouraged expeditions to the glacier on the basis of permits given by their government. Becoming aware of this in about 1978, an Indian Army expedition was also sent to Teram Kangri peaks as a counter-exercise. To free the glacier from Pakistani domination, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Meghdoot in April 1984, and Siachen became the world's highest battlefield. India was victorious in the conflict; two passes, namely, Sia La and Bilfond La, were secured by India while Pakistan retained control of the Gyong La pass.”
Why relevant

Describes 'Operation Meghdoot' as an Indian armed forces operation to secure territory (Siachen) — showing 'Operation' names are commonly used for military actions.

How to extend

Use this pattern to test whether Sankalp appears in military/defence contexts (combat, territorial control) rather than welfare contexts.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Kargil War > p. 755
Strength: 4/5
“The Indian Army first came to know of the incursion from a group of shepherds in May 1999. Swift action was taken to counter the Pakistani infiltration. Both army and the air force (with its operation called 'Safed Sagar') were coordinated in their action. (But the military were told clearly that they were not to cross the Line of Control.) Operation”
Why relevant

Mentions coordinated military actions with operation names (e.g., 'Safed Sagar') during Kargil, reinforcing that operation names often denote combat/defence missions.

How to extend

Compare contexts where the name 'Sankalp' appears (media/official reports) to see if it's grouped with combat operations like Safed Sagar or with relief operations like Maitri.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 10: Land Reforms in India > Land Reforms in West Bengal: > p. 344
Strength: 3/5
“Operation Barga was launched in 1979 in West Bengal and was a land reform measure undertaken by the then State government for recording of bargadars (sharecroppers) to protect them against illegal eviction by landlords. Operation Barga recorded the names of approximately 1.5 million bargadars and it has been regarded as one of the more successful land reform programmes in India.”
Why relevant

Shows 'Operation' is also used for non-military government initiatives (Operation Barga — a land reform/upliftment programme).

How to extend

Apply this example to consider that 'Operation Sankalp' could be a civil/uplift programme; check whether Sankalp is linked to a government department (agriculture, social welfare) rather than the Army.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 16: India–Political Aspects > The Siachin/Aksai chin Glacier Dispute > p. 39
Strength: 3/5
“Indian troops use the Nubra valley route KhardungLa (Pass) to reach the Aksai chin glacier. The glacier has four passes. Of these, Gesar, Broom, Saltoro, and Vilafondala are under the possession of India and Gyong under Pakistan. The Siachin glacier attracted the attention of India when Pakistan permitted some Japanese tourists for skiing in this area and scaling some peaks under India possession. Moreover, Pakistan established an observation post on the Saltoro Range. To counter this move, India launched Operation Meghdoot on April 3, 1984. Since then both the countries are maintaining troops in this inhospitable environment”
Why relevant

Describes use of troops and named operation (Meghdoot) in inhospitable, remote environments (glacier), indicating military operations can involve sustained presence in remote areas.

How to extend

A student could ask whether Sankalp involves army deployment in remote areas for security/logistics versus civilian uplift, by checking deployment details and operational objectives.

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