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Varanasi School Principal Embarks on Heartwarming Raksha Bandhan Drive for Soldiers
Goa Khabar(Nibedita Mishra) As a show of patriotism and appreciation, RM Children Academy, Bulanala, Varanasi, Principal Ravi Prakash Keshari undertook a unique Raksha Bandhan drive this year. In his initiative, school students sent rakhis made by them and heartfelt messages to Indian soldiers deployed at far-off border locations — availing the traditional but effective India Post medium.
Understanding Raksha Bandhan not only as a brother-sister festival, but as a celebration of protection and responsibility, Principal Keshari motivated students to take their feelings beyond home and into the hearts of the true protectors of the country — the Indian Armed Forces.
“Soldiers stay away from their families for years so that we can sleep in peace. If our students can make them feel remembered and loved on Raksha Bandhan, it’s the least we can do as citizens,” said Keshari, speaking to students during a special morning assembly.
With his help, students made rakhis from eco-friendly materials and penned letters saying how much they loved them, thanked them, and prayed for their safety. Dozens of such rakhi packages have now been sent to Army camps in border areas with the assistance of India Post, which are likely to reach in time for the festival.
The initiative was well appreciated, as it educates children about the significance of festivals besides enhancing their understanding of national service and cohesion.
“Principal sir always teaches us to relate education with practical values. This initiative made our children think out of the box,” said school co-ordinator Laiba Noor.
The initiative is a poignant reminder that the might of a country is not only in its weaponry or economy, but also in the awareness and compassion of its citizens — even its children. By this gesture, Principal Ravi Prakash Keshari has created a beacon of hope of how schools can cultivate values of patriotism and national unity, one rakhi at a time.