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Over 53,000 Anganwadi workers in Gujarat crafted 3.5 lakh rakhis for soldiers guarding the borders. The initiative set a record, earning recognition from the India Book of Records. Women and Child Welfare Minister Bhanuben Babariya highlighted the patriotic spirit behind the gesture. The rakhis were received by armed forces personnel in Gandhinagar.

Key Points: Gujarat Anganwadi Workers Send 3.5 Lakh Rakhis to Border Soldiers

  • Gujarat Anganwadi workers create 3.5 lakh rakhis for soldiers
  • Initiative earns India Book of Records recognition
  • CM Bhupendra Patel receives official certificate
  • Rakhis sent to Army, BSF, CRPF, and NDRF personnel
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53,000 Anganwadi workers of Gujarat send over 3.5 lakh Rakhis to soldiers guarding the borders

53,000 Gujarat Anganwadi workers honor soldiers with 3.5 lakh rakhis, setting a record for Raksha Bandhan tribute.

"Through this gesture, the sisters of Gujarat have blended patriotic spirit with the festival of sibling love. – Women & Child Welfare Minister Bhanuben Babariya"

Gandhinagar, August 7

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan on Saturday, 53,000 women from Gujarat's Anganwadis prepared and sent 3.5 lakh rakhis to soldiers guarding the nation's borders. These rakhis, symbolising the sacred sibling bond, were part of a heartfelt tribute to the brave personnel serving far from their families, a press release from Gujarat CMO said.

In Gandhinagar, the "Raksha Sutra Kalash" was presented to the armed forces in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. This unique initiative earned Gujarat a place in the India Book of Records. Representatives of the organisation presented the official certificate and medal to the Chief Minister in recognition of this collective effort.

Women and Child Welfare Minister Bhanuben Babariya, under whose guidance the initiative was carried out, stated that Gujarat's Anganwadi sisters sent rakhis for Raksha Bandhan, observed on the full moon day of Shravan, to honour and thank the soldiers for their service.

She also noted that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the armed forces had successfully carried out Operation Sindoor, protecting the sacred symbol of married women, their sindoor. Through this gesture, the sisters of Gujarat have blended patriotic spirit with the festival of sibling love. The Raksha Sutra Kalash was received by soldiers from the Indian Army, BSF, CRPF, and NDRF stationed in Gandhinagar.

Also present on the occasion were Chief Minister's Secretary Dr Vikrant Pandey; Commissioner, Women & Child Development & Secretary to Government Rakesh Shankar; ICDS Commissioner Dr Ranjit Kumar Singh, senior officials of the Women and Child Welfare Department, BSF, CRPF, NDRF personnel, program officers, and Anganwadi workers from the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the gesture is nice, I hope the government also focuses on improving the working conditions and salaries of Anganwadi workers who made this possible. They deserve better too!
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Arjun K
This is the real spirit of India! Combining our traditions with patriotism. My brother serves in BSF and I know how much such small gestures mean to our jawans. Proud moment for Gujarat!
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Sarah B
As someone living in India for 5 years now, I'm constantly amazed by how Indians blend culture with national pride. This rakhi initiative is so uniquely Indian and heartwarming!
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Vikram M
3.5 lakh rakhis is no small feat! Kudos to all the Anganwadi didis who worked hard to make this happen. Our soldiers must have felt truly blessed this Raksha Bandhan.
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Nisha Z
I wish media would show more of such positive stories instead of just focusing on controversies. This is the real India that makes me proud to be an Indian woman.

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