About Operation Dreams

From witnessing to acting, from silence to liberation—the story of how helplessness transformed into hope

परिवर्तन की प्रतीक्षा नहीं कर सकती

(Change can't wait forever)

Our Mission

"Operation Dreams empowers underserved communities in Kashmir through free education, upskilling, and job opportunities that don't just teach—they liberate and unlock futures."

Educate

Free, world-class learning opportunities

Empower

Job-oriented skills that create livelihoods

Liberate

Breaking cycles of poverty and despair

The Founder's Journey

A timeline of transformation from witness to warrior

Our Bold Goals

Dreams backed by concrete commitments

Families Adopted

Through Jobs, Skill-Building, and School Admissions

"Adopting 23 Families in 3 Months Through Jobs, Skill-Building, and School Admissions That Rewrite Futures."

भविष्य को फिर से लिखना

(Rewriting futures)

500+

Volunteer Hours Monthly

Building Skills and Creating Opportunities Through Community

"We'll Build Kashmir's Future Through Dedicated Volunteers Who Give Their Time, Skills, and Hearts to Unlock Potential. Change Like This Can't Wait Forever."

परिवर्तन की प्रतीक्षा नहीं कर सकती

(Change can't wait forever)

The Story Behind Operation Dreams

Inspired by IPS Officer Sandeep Chaudhary

While journeying through the valleys of Kashmir, I had the profound privilege of meeting IPS Officer Sandeep Chaudhary—a 2012-batch officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, hailing from Punjab. Known for his unwavering commitment to community upliftment, Chaudhary launched the original 'Operation Dreams' in 2018 during his posting as Superintendent of Police in South Jammu.

What began as a modest initiative in his office chamber quickly grew into a beacon of hope. Starting with just 10 aspiring sub-inspectors, the program expanded to over 150 students from Jammu, Ladakh, and beyond—including young women—preparing for civil services, banking, and police exams. Despite his demanding role combating drugs and militancy (registering over 220 FIRs under NDPS Act), Chaudhary dedicated two hours every morning to free coaching, sharing his own story of cracking UPSC without college or formal coaching—relying on self-study through IGNOU and guidance from friends.

"The fruits of his labor were remarkable: 38 students passed the sub-inspector test in 2018, including a pizza delivery boy who became a police officer."

He continued the program in militancy-hit areas like Shopian and Anantnag, aiming to channel youth energy positively and bridge police-community gaps. 'Operation Dreams' wasn't just about exams; it was about democratizing education, inspiring resilience, and rewriting futures for the underserved.

Though the program was later discontinued due to his evolving postings and challenges in the region, Chaudhary's legacy endures. His TEDx talk, 'Crack Competitive Exams/UPSC Without Coaching/College,' encapsulates his philosophy: success through grit and self-belief.

"Meeting him provided invaluable insights into Kashmir's challenges and the power of education to liberate. Drawing inspiration from his vision, I named this platform Operation Dreams—to revive that spirit, empower Kashmiri youth through upskilling and volunteers, and turn dreams into reality."

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