In a remarkable gesture of patriotism and social responsibility, retired bank employee Shreekant Sahasrabuddhe donated ₹25.51 lakh from his lifetime savings to the Army Central Welfare Fund, which supports serving soldiers, war widows, disabled veterans, and the families of martyrs.
The donation was formally handed over on Thursday when Mr. Sahasrabuddhe presented a cheque of ₹25.51 lakh to Major General Navtej S. Sohal, General Officer Commanding of the Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub Area, in Nagpur.
According to defence officials, the Army Central Welfare Fund plays a crucial role in providing financial assistance and welfare support to serving personnel, disabled soldiers, war widows, and the families of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation.
Mr. Sahasrabuddhe, a septuagenarian, had originally saved the money for himself and his wife with the dream of travelling around the world after retirement. However, his wife passed away six months before his retirement, bringing an end to those plans. With their children now well settled, the family decided that the savings would be better utilized for a noble cause benefiting the nation’s soldiers and their families.
Defence officials praised the contribution, describing it as an inspiring example of selfless service and commitment to the welfare of the armed forces community. Mr. Sahasrabuddhe’s act of generosity has been hailed as a model of civic responsibility and gratitude towards the men and women who serve the country.
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