Srinagar, Sept. 11 -- In a major relief initiative, the High-Range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir for construction of free houses for families affected during Operation Sindoor, recent floods, and those who lost their homes to terrorist violence.

The initiative, launched under the vision of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, aims to provide 1,500 three-bedroom "Smart Houses" equipped with modern safety and comfort features. The MoU signing ceremony, held at Raj Bhawan, was presided over by the Lieutenant Governor, who described the project as a step towards rebuilding lives.

"Construction of houses is more than just putting up s...