Hold letter writing initiative thanking armed forces, police: DoE to schools
'Letter writing drive should be organised on August 11, wherein students will write letters addressed to Armed Forces and police personnel. Schools shall coordinate with the Department of Posts for facilitating the dispatch of the letters to nearby police stations or Army headquarters/station,' read a DoE circular.
The DoE also suggested subjects for the letters like 'dedicated service in ensuring safety and security', 'appreciation for their sacrifices in working tirelessly, even during festivals and holidays' and 'feeling motivated by their bravery and dedication'.
School principals said that such programmes have been held earlier too, before Independence Day. Other scheduled events are school wall decoration, Tricolour-inspired art, Tricolour rakhi and brooch-making workshops.
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