Imphal: As part of its ongoing efforts towards community empowerment, the Indian Army has set up a modern computer lab at the PK Shedu Revival Foundation Children’s Home in Kathiku Karong village, and a Skill Development Centre in Taphou Pudunamei village, both located in Senapati district, Manipur. These initiatives have been carried out under Operation Sadbhavana.
The computer lab at Kathiku Karong aims to enhance the learning opportunities for children at the orphanage. The inauguration was attended by Army officers and village leaders from Karong and nearby areas, who praised the Army’s continuous support for local development. The lab is equipped with seven computers, a printer, a projector, and other necessary accessories.
In a parallel initiative focused on empowering local women, including widows and Veer Naris (wives of fallen soldiers), the Indian Army established a fully equipped Skill Development Centre in Taphou Pudunamei.
The centre, furnished with 15 sewing machines, three embroidery machines, chairs, tables, and other equipment, will offer training in stitching and embroidery. This initiative is aimed at helping women gain skills to become self-reliant and secure a livelihood, according to a press release from the PRO & Spokesperson (Defence) for Manipur, Nagaland, and Southern Arunachal Pradesh.
