Param Veer Chakra awardee Subedar Major Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav graced the event
PUNE: A grand Shaurya Vandan program was held on Saturday by ALLEN Career Institute, Pune, to pay homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s security and their families. Param Veer Chakra awardee Subedar Major Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav graced the event as the chief guest.
The program commenced with honoring the families of the martyrs. Captain Yadav, remembering the martyrs’ sacrifice, said, “The country progresses because we are safe. Our valiant soldiers have provided us with this security by risking their lives. We must always remember their sacrifice and express our gratitude to their families.”
Motivating the students, Captain Yadav said, “Respecting the army is respecting the nation. Just as a soldier fights for the country, a student too should be determined to contribute to the nation’s development. Set goals in your studies and work diligently to achieve them.”
The Shaurya Vandan program under the 25th year of Kargil Vijay was organized by ALLEN Career Institute Private Limited in Pune under the aegis of Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, Nehru Stadium, Swargate. The program honored the families of the martyrs from Pune and surrounding areas who were martyred in the Kargil war. The family members of K. Chaitram of Nashik, Desai Machhindra Ramachandra of Kolhapur, Krishant Gadge of Satara, Patil Mahadev Namdev and Suresh Ganpati of Sangli were present. Each family received a cheque of Rs. Rs. 11,000 and a certificate of honor. The families also shared their experiences, creating a moving atmosphere. Students attending the program paid their respects to the martyrs with a standing ovation and salutes.
In the program, Param Vir Chakra winner Yogendra Yadav, Colonel Praveen B EME Dept Southern command, Colonel Prabhat Kumar Singh, Southern Command, ALLEN Vice President Jeevan Jyoti Agarwal, Zonal Head and Vice President Ashutosh Hisaria, Vice President Vinita Gangwal, Center Head Arun Jain honored the families by paying obeisance to the martyrs. Jeevan Jyoti Agarwal said that ALLEN Career Institute is always at the forefront of fulfilling its social responsibilities. The Shaurya Vandan program has been started on the occasion of the completion of 25 years of Kargil Vijay. Under this, programs are being organized all over India. Zonal Head Ashutosh Hisaria emphasized ALLEN’s belief in imparting not just education but also good moral values. He encouraged students to learn from the spirit of giving exemplified by soldiers who dedicated their lives to the nation. At the end, Center Head Arun Jain expressed his gratitude.
