The Army is deployed to maintain peace in North-East where it is also involved in operation Samaritan. The troops of Dah Division deployed in Upper Assam have been striving with their own resources and with the funds provided by the Government to win the hearts and minds of the local public. Under this operation, seven computer training centres have been established to provide computer training to local public at Mazgaon, Sonari, Moran, Lekhapani, Naharkatiya Rupai and North Lakhimpur.Eleven vocational training institutes have been established at Garhgaon, Simulguri, Nutannagar, Dangorigaon, Sapekhati, Barhat, Jeraigaon, Philobari, Bagjan, Jugipathar and Boragadhai where local youths are imparted training in typing, knitting, sewing, tailoring, computer and fabrication of FRP sheets.

A number of bridges have been repaired and road construction has been carried out in the remote areas like Hologuri, Athanibari and Dheklajuli. Two wooden bridges have been constructed at Athanibari and Dheklajuli and another two bridges on gaps on track Singhajan to Simanchapri on north bank of Brahamputra.

The Field Ambulance Company carried out seven medical camps for the medical check-up of local public and distribution of free medicines. Such camps were arranged at Kakotibari, Majuli, Kakopathar, Tenali, Sapekhati, Laipuli and Pengri.

A number of schools have been repaired and reconstructed while libraries have been re-established and handed over to civilians. Public community hall and toilet facilities have also been constructed. The bus stand at Amguri and civil hospital at Doomduma have been renovated. At Nazira, major renovation was carried out in the hospital.

Through these projects, a positive communication has been established between the Army and the local public. The militants, once enjoying the support of the locals, have been completely isolated and demoralised. These development oriented activities of Army will go a long way to improve the situation in North-East.