PEERZADA SAYEED
LOC Keran Kupwara 22/09/26 (JKNS): Indian Army and Unacademy Kashmir join hands to inspire the next generation of Keran through scholarships, career guidance and quality education
Keran, Jammu & Kashmir In a powerful initiative to connect the youth of the remote border area of Keran with new educational opportunities, the Indian Army organised Edufest Keran 2026 as part of Keran Mela 2026, bringing together more than 200 students, parents and teachers for a special Scholarship Test, Career Counselling and Motivational Session.
Students from Government Higher Secondary School Keran, Government Boys High School Kundian, Government Boys High School Mandian and several other schools of the Keran Bowl participated with great enthusiasm.
The presence of Dr Lateef, Chairman, Unacademy Kashmir, added special significance to the event. Expressing his appreciation for the initiative, he thanked the Indian Army for creating an opportunity for students from a remote border region to dream beyond geographical limitations.
“The talent of students should never be limited by their location. Providing them access to quality education, guidance and opportunities can help them achieve their dreams” said
Dr Lateef, Chairman, Unacademy Kashmir.
Parents described the initiative as a ray of hope for their children, particularly for families who face difficulties in accessing quality coaching and career guidance.
“For our children, this is more than a scholarship test. It is an opportunity to see a bigger future. We now feel that students from Keran can also dream of becoming doctors, engineers, scientists, officers and professionals.”
Keran Mela 2026 is not limited to sports, culture and border tourism. It carries a deeper message of empowering the younger generation through education, motivation and opportunity. The initiative reflects the vision of encouraging students to pursue higher education and contribute to their families, community and nation. For the students of Keran, Edufest Keran 2026 was not simply an event it was a message that distance should never become a barrier to dreams.(JKNS)
