Thane to celebrate independence day with social initiatives and community engagement
While a group of activists is working out plans to provide insurance cover to tribals staying along city fringes, an NGO will celebrate the day with children from the weaker segment of society and inculcate the importance of independence among them while a complex will hold a rally in honour of our armed forces.
NGO Shree Sai Seva Sanstha from Bhiwandi has been celebrating the Independence Day week with street urchins and children from red-light areas in the textile town.
"Though underprivileged, these children are the future of our country and need to be updated about the history of our freedom struggle and also taught to value our independence," says activist Dr Swati Singh. Closer to home, Thane Citizens Foundation said they are planning to start an initiative to bring over 2,500 Yeoor tribal residents aged between 10 and 70 years under the Rs 1 lakh accidental death cover.
"These residents face risks while climbing trees or face wild animal attacks while sourcing their livelihood from the jungles.
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Their children who walk to school downhill also face risks of being run over. We plan to offer a safety net for them as we believe true freedom means living without fear. This initiative is not charity but an attempt to express solidarity with these families," said activist Kasber Augustine.
Hiranandani Estate residents have organised a Sindoor Shaurya Samman Yatra in honour of the armed forces who protect the country's boundaries, said a resident.
Thane Zilla Parishad and TMC have independently joined the 'Gharoghari Tiranga 2025' campaign. TMC installed a tricolour pledge signboard and selfie stand at its headquarters that saw good participation from youngsters and visitors. Municipal commissioner Saurabh Rao announced the launch of a cleanliness campaign in municipal schools.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) said they would continue the tradition of a flag hoisting ceremony by soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces in the presence of war widows and mothers of martyrs. Thane Bharatiya Janata Party organised a rally to mark the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
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