# Belagavi students send 3,000 rakhis to soldiers 2026-08-21T22:03:25+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Students of Jain Heritage School in Belagavi have sent 3,000 eco-friendly rakhis to soldiers for Raksha Bandhan. The initiative aims to instil patriotism and respect for the armed forces among children. For two years running, students have posted rakhis to various military units. This year, the rakhis were sent to the Kadamba Naval Base in Karwar, the Dogra Regimental Centre in Uttar Pradesh, and the Madras Regimental Centre in Tamil Nadu. The school has 1,300 students from Classes 1 to 10. Participants from the Scouts and Guides unit and other interested students made the rakhis under teacher guidance, using rice, pulses, seeds and nuts. Students also tie rakhis to soldiers locally and send letters thanking them for their service. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The school's initiative is part of a broader trend where civilian institutions connect with military personnel during festivals. Such programmes help bridge the gap between civilians and the armed forces, especially in regions far from border areas. Raksha Bandhan, traditionally a sibling festival, has been used symbolically to honour soldiers as protectors of the nation. Similar efforts are seen across the country, often coordinated through the army's postal network. This year's selection of three different regiments and a naval base suggests a deliberate attempt to reach a wider range of soldiers. The next milestone will be whether the students receive replies from the units, which would reinforce the connection. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Straightforward reporting of a school activity, no political or editorial slant. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Belagavi, Jain Heritage School, Kadamba Naval Base Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/belagavi-students-send-3000-rakhis-to-soldiers/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/belagavi-students-send-3000-rakhis-to-soldiers/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/