Prahar Sanstha Helps Students Send 3 Lakh Rakhis To Jawans In Ladakh
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Nagpur: For soldiers stationed in the harsh, isolated terrains of Ladakh, festivals often come and go without celebration. This Raksha Bandhan, however, schoolchildren from Nagpur have ensured that love reaches the borders.
Over 3 lakh rakhis and greeting cards — handmade by students — are being sent to Indian Army soldiers as part of the 'Rakhis for Soldiers' programme organised by Prahar Samaj Jagruti Sanstha at Chitnavis Centre on Saturday.
Each rakhi carries a message of gratitude and warmth for jawans who guard the nation's borders far from their families. Most soldiers cannot take leave during festivals, and many celebrate occasions like Raksha Bandhan with just a brief phone call to their loved ones.
Through this initiative, students are bridging that emotional gap.
"Soldiers serve the nation selflessly, even when their own families wait for them at home. These rakhis will remind them that they are not alone — the entire country stands with them," said Col Loveleena, Wing Commander, Army Postal Service Centre, Kamptee, who was the chief guest at the event.
Flt Lt Shiwalee Deshpande, secretary of Prahar Samaj Jagruti Sanstha, who presided over the event, said, "Last year we sent 2.5 lakh rakhis, and this year it's 3 lakh.
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We hope to reach 5 lakh next year. Each rakhi carries the emotions of a sister."
Students from various schools across Nagpur joined hands with NGOs, social organisations, and volunteers to make colourful rakhis and write personal notes for the soldiers, thanking them for their bravery and sacrifice. Some children wrote messages like "Come back home safe, brother", while others expressed how much they value the Army's role in protecting the nation.
The rakhis and letters will be packed carefully and sent to the Army Postal Service, ensuring they reach the jawans in Ladakh in time for Raksha Bandhan.
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