Pune: Elpro International School Observes Veer Gatha Season 4 with Week-Long Tribute to Armed Forces
Pimpri Chinchwad, 19th August 2026: Elpro International School observed Veer Gatha Season 4 from August 10 to 15 across its Chinchwad and Hinjawadi campuses, with a series of programmes aimed at helping students understand the courage, service and sacrifice associated with India’s Armed Forces.
The six-day initiative featured interactions with families of soldiers, experiential learning activities, a visit to the Bombay Sappers, commemorative displays and special Independence Day engagements.
A key component of the programme was a series of conversations conducted by soldiers’ storyteller Vikas Manhas. Students heard personal accounts from the families of decorated soldiers, including Alka Rai, daughter of Colonel Munindra Nath Rai, YSM, Shaurya Chakra; Anuradha, mother of Captain M. V. Pranjal, Shaurya Chakra; Anjana and Aarvi, wife and daughter of Paratrooper Mukut Bihari Meena, Sena Medal; Neha, daughter of Honorary Lieutenant Madan Lal Choudhary; Kalpana, mother of Lieutenant Colonel Rishubh Sharma; and Mansi and Sakshi, daughters of Havildar Bahadur Singh Bohra, Ashok Chakra.
The interactions offered students an insight into the personal experiences of military families and the sacrifices associated with national service.
Senior students also visited the historic Bombay Sappers, the Bombay Engineer Group of the Indian Army, in Pune. They were introduced to the regiment’s history, military artefacts, archival photographs and exhibits, gaining insights into the traditions, engineering capabilities, discipline and service of the Indian Army.
At the Chinchwad campus, the Veer Yodha Sthal was dedicated to remembering soldiers and the families who preserve their legacies. The Hinjawadi campus featured a special tribute to the 21 recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration for valour.
Speaking about the initiative, Dr Amrita Vohra, Director Principal of Elpro International School, said Veer Gatha had evolved into a meaningful tradition at the school.
She said the initiative helped students understand that patriotism was not limited to celebrations, but was also reflected through gratitude, responsibility and respect for those who serve the country.
The programme culminated on August 15 during the school’s Independence Day celebrations. The day began with a ceremonial flag hoisting, followed by a tribute at the Veer Yodha Sthal at the Chinchwad campus, where memorial wreaths were placed in honour of soldiers who made sacrifices in service of the nation.
The Independence Day programme was attended by Squadron Leader Parambeer Narinder Bhullar and Squadron Leader Ankit Sharma, fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force. During their interaction with students and the audience, they spoke about the Indian Air Force, including the importance of teamwork, discipline, coordination, preparedness and responsibility.
The interaction also gave students an opportunity to understand the human stories behind the uniform and the commitment required to serve in the armed forces.
Through Veer Gatha Season 4, the school sought to connect students with military history, serving personnel and the families who preserve the legacies of India’s decorated soldiers.
The initiative concluded with a message emphasising the importance of ensuring that stories of courage are remembered and passed on to future generations.
