Kupwara, 17 September ,2025: In a significant initiative for community upliftment, the Rotary Club of Mumbai District 3141, in collaboration with the Indian Army, dedicated a new Taxi Stand at Trehgam in Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir. The project is being hailed as a symbol of peace, livelihood, tourism, and unity, transforming an area once associated with militancy into a hub of hope and nation-building.
Trehgam, historically linked with separatist figure Maqbool Bhat, has witnessed decades of unrest. The inauguration of the taxi stand marks a remarkable shift, reflecting the power of collaboration between civil society and security forces to promote peace and prosperity in Kashmir.
Locals expressed gratitude to the Rotary Club and the Army, highlighting how the facility will not only boost employment opportunities for the youth but also encourage tourism in North Kashmir. Taxi operators and community leaders underlined that the stand will serve as a secure and organised point for visitors, further connecting Trehgam to mainstream economic activities.
Speaking at the event, Army officials emphasised the importance of such grassroots initiatives in strengthening trust and fostering sustainable development. Rotary Club representatives reiterated their commitment to social empowerment projects in Kashmir, calling this step a milestone in nation-building efforts.
The Trehgam Taxi Stand now stands as a shining example of how collective action can turn a place once tied to militancy into a beacon of peace, livelihood, and unity.
