Pune: A special ceremony titled "Raksha Bandhan Bandhuta" was held, where Rakhis were blessed and sent to soldiers stationed at the borders.

The event was a joint initiative by Aamhi Punekar, Care Takers Society, Camp Education Society, and Cyrus Poonawalla Schools. The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries including Camp Education Society Chairman Walchand Sancheti, Aamhi Punekar President Hemant Jadhav, and Assistant Police Inspector Sheetal Jadhav.

The program commenced with NCC students welcoming the attendees with a band performance. The "Raksha Bandhan Bandhuta" initiative began with Assistant Police Inspector Sheetal Jadhav, Rajshree Kurhade, and Chanda Jaiswal tying Rakhis to the soldiers of the Maratha Regiment.

Students created Rakhis and greeting cards, which were sent to soldiers at the borders. Prashant Wagh, Deputy Headmistress of the Girls’ School Lata Sudhakar Bhosale, and social worker Sapna Santosh Pardeshi guided the students.

During the event, Walchand Sancheti emphasized the importance of instilling a sense of connection with the soldiers among the students and suggested that such initiatives should be undertaken by every school to boost the morale of the soldiers. The "Raksha Bandhan Bandhuta" program also helps in nurturing social responsibility.

The Rakhis were sent to the soldiers with chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" in a festive atmosphere. They will reach the soldiers on Raksha Bandhan day, passing through Pune, Mumbai, Daman, Gandhinagar, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi, Pathankot, and finally arriving at Jammu Base Camp, Udhampur, and Kupwara.

The vehicle was driven by Sagar Bodgire, and chocolates were distributed to the soldiers by Murti. The event was organized by Vijay Kachare Sir, with support from Vijay Kaka Belitkar, Ranjit Pardeshi, Amol Argade, and Adv. Sufiyanji Sheikh. Santosh Futke of Care Takers Society expressed gratitude on behalf of the organization.