Srinagar, Sept. 9 -- Guarding the nation's borders along Line of Control (LoC), the International Border (IB) and the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are difficult tasks at the best of times for our armed forces. The Indian Army, in particular, has to remain in a constant state of alert and preparedness to counter terrorism, militancy, insurgencies, civil strife, etc., in these challenging and hostile environments. Much has been said and written about the army's sacrifices in protecting the country, some of them, are of legendary status. Yet, away from the bunkers and patrol routes, another contribution has been unfolding quietly for years.The focus is on the upskilling of the youth and rural folk through books, classrooms, teachers, laborat...