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Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Sarhad to aid 100 children from J&K
In a heartwarming gesture, the Sarhad organisation has decided to adopt 100 children from families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative aims to provide these children with the opportunity for a better education; despite the immense trauma they have experienced due to violence in the region. According to officials, after the recent terror attack in the Pahalgam area, the tourism industry of the region is badly affected. Sanjay Nahar, founder of Sarhad — an organisation working for the rehabilitation and welfare of Kashmiri students for over two decades — said, 'We have initiated the identification process of the children. Under this, we will adopt 50 girls and 50 boys and will provide them free education so that any such activity in the valley will not halt their education.''
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Pune NGO to educate children of Pahalgam tourism workers who helped victims
Pune: Sarhad, a Pune-based NGO, has announced plans to provide educational support to over 100 children of pony herders, tourist operators, and cab drivers who assisted tourists during the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. In the aftermath of the tragic incident, local Kashmiri youths—many who are Sarhad alumni—demonstrated remarkable courage and compassion. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "These young men, instead of succumbing to fear, stood with stranded tourists, offering them safety, comfort, and dignity in their need," Sanjay Nahar, founder president of Sarhad, said. Nahar added that the organization has identified approximately 200 individuals who helped tourists during the crisis. Their children will receive education in Sarhad-operated schools in Aragam (Bandipur district) and Dardpora (Kupwara district). "This new educational initiative targets the underprivileged children of Pahalgam's tourism workers who form the backbone of the region's hospitality sector. They remain economically and socially marginalized," he added. The programme, led by Sarhad alumni Zahid Bhat, Sirajuddin Khan, Aqib Bhat, Adil Malik, and Mustaq Khoja, will provide quality education and nutritional support. The first phase will focus on school-level education within Kashmir itself, offering hostel facilities and academic support at Sarhad-run schools. Later phases will include higher education opportunities in Pune for the meritorious. Nahar said the courageous actions of many youths who were among the first responders providing food, medical assistance, transportation, and emotional support to stranded tourists is exemplary. Nasir Aslam Wani, chief advisor to the chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir has communicated this initiative to the state government, Nahar added.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Pune NGO comes to aid of tourists after Pahalgam attack
1 2 3 Pune: The well-established network of city-based NGO, Sarhad , in Jammu and Kashmir proved invaluable within a few hours of Pahalgam terror attack. From arranging transportation to helping find hotel accommodation and assisting the administration in contacting the tourists, the NGO volunteers provided much-needed help during the crisis. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Sarhad works to integrate Kashmiri youths into the mainstream by providing them with education. Having worked for several decades in terror-affected areas of Kashmir, the NGO has developed a strong network in the state. On the day of Pahalgam terror attack, this network was mobilised to assist tourists from the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading gold CFDs with one of the lowest spreads? IC Markets Learn More Undo Speaking to TOI, Sanjay Nahar, the founder of Sarhad, said, "Within a few hours of Pahalgam attack , my phone started ringing constantly as several tourists from the state who were in Kashmir started calling me for help. Incidentally, a group of our volunteers were already in Kashmir, and we started facilitating communication between tourists and the administration." Nahar also added that NGO's volunteers contacted local transporters who managed to bring tourists to Srinagar. "There were a couple of groups consisting of around 100 tourists who wanted to travel to Srinagar from Sonmarg, but they were not getting any transportation. Since our NGO regularly avails services of local transporters, our volunteers immediately got in touch with them, and they responded positively, bringing all the tourists to Srinagar." Even after reaching Srinagar, some tourists found it difficult to make arrangements for accommodation and food, with most places shut following the terror attack. Adil Malik, one of the volunteers of Sarhad, said, "We got in touch with around 50 tourists from Solapur who were unable to find accommodation. We managed to convince some hoteliers in Srinagar and helped in securing accommodation as well as food." Pune: The well-established network of city-based NGO, Sarhad, in Jammu and Kashmir proved invaluable within a few hours of Pahalgam terror attack. From arranging transportation to helping find hotel accommodation and assisting the administration in contacting the tourists, the NGO volunteers provided much-needed help during the crisis. Sarhad works to integrate Kashmiri youths into the mainstream by providing them with education. Having worked for several decades in terror-affected areas of Kashmir, the NGO has developed a strong network in the state. On the day of Pahalgam terror attack, this network was mobilised to assist tourists from the state. Speaking to TOI, Sanjay Nahar, the founder of Sarhad, said, "Within a few hours of Pahalgam attack, my phone started ringing constantly as several tourists from the state who were in Kashmir started calling me for help. Incidentally, a group of our volunteers were already in Kashmir, and we started facilitating communication between tourists and the administration." Nahar also added that NGO's volunteers contacted local transporters who managed to bring tourists to Srinagar. "There were a couple of groups consisting of around 100 tourists who wanted to travel to Srinagar from Sonmarg, but they were not getting any transportation. Since our NGO regularly avails services of local transporters, our volunteers immediately got in touch with them, and they responded positively, bringing all the tourists to Srinagar." Even after reaching Srinagar, some tourists found it difficult to make arrangements for accommodation and food, with most places shut following the terror attack. Adil Malik, one of the volunteers of Sarhad, said, "We got in touch with around 50 tourists from Solapur who were unable to find accommodation. We managed to convince some hoteliers in Srinagar and helped in securing accommodation as well as food."
