KISHTWAR, Jul 5: The Indian Army inaugurated a two-week Electrician and Welding Course at Village Malar, in the district of Kishtwar. The course will continue till 18 July 2026 and is aimed at providing practical skill training to unemployed youth of the area.
The initiative has been organised as part of the Indian Army’s continued efforts to promote youth empowerment, self-reliance and livelihood generation in remote areas.
The training will focus on basic electrical work and welding skills under the guidance of trained and professional instructors. It will help participants gain useful technical knowledge, improve their employability and explore self-employment opportunities in the future.
A total of 12 youth have registered for the course, reflecting the positive response of the local community. The initiative was highly appreciated by locals, who requested that such skill development programmes be conducted regularly for the benefit of youth.