Mangaluru: The Podar International School, Mangaluru celebrated World Civil Defense Day and paid tribute to the forces that defend the nation – the army, navy, air force and CISF veterans at its campus on 1st March, 2019. he event began with the rendering of the national anthem followed by the lighting of the lamp by all the dignitaries – Guests of Honour, Mr. Amit Kumar, Mr. Nitteguthu Sharath Bhandary, Brigadier IN Rai, Mr M A Rajmannar. Many army, navy and air force veterans along with the CISF Personnel were present to witness and participate in the event.

Guests of honor spoke about how it is the duty and responsibility of every citizen to support our jawans and not just be patriotic on Republic and Independence Day. “There are a lot of jawans who are always away from their families. It is easy to share our emotions on the social media but is not a solution, there is always a chance to participate and support the Jawans.”

The guests of honour in their addresses explained to the audience which included students of the Podar International School how Patriotism is a continuous process and not just something which comes on republic and Independence Day. They said that we must be patriotic to the country every day. It’s the same way like how we plant a sapling and take care of it, water it and nurture it until it becomes a tree and not just stop attending to it after planting the seed. They said that the upcoming leaders would be from among the students and asked them to bring a good name to themselves, their parents, teachers and to the country.

The dignitaries congratulated the Principal, Podar International School principal for organizing such a good event. The students organized a cultural program which included a skit, dance and a song by the teachers.
It was an enjoyable program with a message for all.