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The Indian Army has launched the Ladakh Ignited Minds Project – A Centre of Excellence and Wellness.

Purpose: The project aims to provide better training and educational facilities to disadvantaged Ladakhi students. Also, the projects aim to give them the opportunity to study in the best educational institutes.
Implementation: The fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army will implement the project. They will also have a partnership with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and National Integrity and Educational Development Organization(NIEDO), an NGO.
Training: In the first batch, 45 students from Leh and Kargil districts will get training for JEE and NEET entrance examinations.

Source: AIR