Indian Army sets up ‘Youth Empowerment Centre’ in Jammu

In a bid to conduct skill development courses and de-addiction drives to promote awareness against drug abuse, the Indian Army started the establishment of a ‘Youth Empowerment Centre’ in Jammu.

The Centre has been set up in coordination with civil administration through Jammu Municipal Corporation to raise awareness against drug abuse and facilitate constructive engagement of youth, the spokesman said.

The spokesman added, "The Youth Empowerment Centre is designed for the conduct of various skill development courses, events, lectures and other youth-oriented events for the empowerment of the local youth in Jammu. In addition, the venue will be used to conduct de-addiction drives to promote awareness against drug



abuse."

As per the report, the spokesperson said that the Centre would help in making a difference and shaping the future of the youth in Jammu by providing assistance in result-oriented areas.

Brig Pandey said the Indian Army always stands shoulder to shoulder in undertaking development initiatives for the youth of the region.

During the inauguration of the Centre, Commander Tiger Artillery brigade of the Tiger division of Army Rising Star Corps, Brig N R Pandey along with Secretary J&K Sports Council Nuzhat Gull, Deputy Mayor, JMC, Baldev Singh Billawaria and other civil dignitaries were present.

Nuzhat Gull appreciated the Army for undertaking multi-faceted initiatives for the people in rural and urban areas.