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

  • Operation Sankalp
  • Operation Maitri
  • Operation Sadbhavana
  • Operation Madad

Answer: (c) Operation Sadbhavana

Operation Sadbhavana:
  • Operation Sadbhavana, also known as Operation Goodwill, is a Military Civic Action program initiated by the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
  • It aims to address the aspirations of people affected by terrorism and win their hearts and minds. The operation focuses on various developmental and welfare activities to improve living conditions and promote national integration.
  • It is aimed at “Winning the Hearts and Minds” (WHAM) of the people in the region.
  • Sadbhavna operation can also be interpreted as Operation Harmony.
  • The catchphrase of the operation is “Jawan aur Awam, Aman Hai Muqaam“.
  • The Indian Army is organising multiple welfare activities, such as running schools and infrastructure development projects, as part of “Operation Sadbhavana” in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
  • The activities are aimed at helping children living in remote areas of Ladakh.
  • To improve the standard of education and to provide them with quality education, the army is currently running seven Army Goodwill Schools [AGS].
Operation Sankalp:
  • Purpose: Operation Sankalp was launched by the Indian Navy in June 2019 in response to rising tensions in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf region.
  • Objectives:
    • Ensure safe passage of Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Provide naval escorts to Indian merchant vessels transiting through the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Operation Maitri:
  • Purpose: Operation Maitri was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in August 2014 in response to the devastating floods in Nepal.
  • Objectives:
    • Provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to the affected population in Nepal.
    • Support the Nepalese government in rescue and relief operations, medical aid, and rehabilitation efforts.
Operation Madad:
  • Purpose: Operation Madad was launched by the Indian Armed Forces during natural calamities and disasters in India.
  • Objectives:
    • Provide immediate relief and rescue operations during disasters such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
    • Coordinate multi-agency efforts to evacuate stranded individuals, distribute essential supplies, and restore normalcy in affected regions.