J-K students send 3,000 handmade 'rakhis' to soldiers guarding borders in Ladakh

NEW DELHI: In a heartfelt tribute to the armed forces, students from government schools across Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have prepared and dispatched 3,000 handmade 'rakhis' to soldiers stationed along the China border in the Union Territory of Ladakh, an official said. The rakhis were sent to the soldiers as part of the ongoing 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, the official said.

He said the patriotic initiative aimed at conveying emotional solidarity, affection and gratitude to the soldiers who safeguard the nation's frontiers. Spearheaded by District Development Commissioner, Doda Harvinder Singh in collaboration with Director School Education Jammu Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, the campaign witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and teaching staff across the district, reflecting a strong spirit of unity and national pride.

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Initiative led by education officials

The initiative was conducted under the supervision of Chief Education Officer Doda, Mohd Hafiz and coordinated by District Nodal Officer, School Education Department Doda, Umesh Kumar, the official said. He said a formal ceremony was held at the Deputy Commissioners Office Doda, where the rakhis -- each representing creativity, patriotism and heartfelt emotion -- were presented to the District Development Commissioner. They were subsequently handed over to the Post Office Doda for dispatch to soldiers stationed in Leh, the official said.

“This initiative goes beyond a symbolic gesture. It reflects the deep-rooted patriotic spirit of the youth of Doda. By connecting students with the armed forces, we are nurturing a strong sense of civic duty and national pride,” the deputy commissioner said. He said the gesture has been appreciated by the local community and education stakeholders for strengthening the emotional bond between civilians and the military. The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign continues to inspire similar expressions of patriotism and cultural unity across the region, he said.