Overview

• Under Rahul Gandhi’s directive, the Indian Youth Congress and local party leaders handed over education cheques to 30 children orphaned by Pakistani shelling in Poonch.
• Beneficiaries were identified through a detailed survey and cross-verification of records following Gandhi’s May visit to the district.
• The funding covers schooling costs through each child’s graduation, with the first tranche disbursed on July 30.
• Poonch district was among the hardest hit during Operation Sindoor in early May, with at least 13 civilians killed and widespread damage.
• Gandhi first visited Christ Public School on May 24 to meet affected students and personally encouraged them to focus on their education.