The 15-day residential training camp organized by Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Jharkhand province, concluded with a vibrant ceremony at Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Dhurwa, Ranchi. Chitra Tai Joshi, the All India Sah-Karyavahika, addressed the gathering by stating that Bharat Mata is the nation’s life force, providing for all needs. Every action and moment should be dedicated to her, she asserted.
Remembering the 300th birth anniversary of Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, Joshi emphasized her role in Indian history. Ahilyabai set an unmatched standard for service, ethical conduct, and just governance. She contributed to the renovation of sacred sites like Kashi Vishwanath, Prayagraj, Rameshwaram, Somnath, and Mathura, thus revitalizing the nation’s cultural spirit. Her focus on women’s safety, self-respect, and independence continues to inspire. Joshi also paid tribute to Rani Durgavati, highlighting her bravery in fighting invaders to protect the homeland, and called her an enduring symbol of courage, self-esteem, and patriotism.
Retired Director General of Police, Nirmal Kaur, praised the Sevikas for their discipline, energy, and dedication to service. She stated that such camps produce citizens committed to their duties, character, and patriotism. Over 2,000 individuals from various sectors, including educational institutions, social and women’s organizations, intellectuals, and the general public, attended the event.
The camp included 225 Sevikas from 20 districts in Jharkhand, with the objective of instilling discipline, physical fitness, patriotism, and cultural values among the participants. The camp featured daily activities such as yoga, exercises, intellectual discussions, singing, and service work. It provided holistic training to the Sevikas, covering physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual aspects. The sessions were guided by instructors and provincial-level officers and received guidance from senior workers like Sunita Haldekar, Chitra Tai Joshi, and Nita Ba. Padma Devi provided constant support. Discussions and practices centered on patriotism, civic duty, social cohesion, use of indigenous products, and environmental conservation were conducted. Manu Shri served as the chief instructor.
A march was organized on June 6, where the Sevikas paraded through the city in uniform, and were greeted with flower petals. The march began from Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir and concluded there, passing through Durga Temple and the bus stand.
Key figures present included Usha Singh, Sharda Gupta, Dr. Tripula Das, Nirmala Singh, Poonam Singh, Dr. Jigyasa Ojha, Shalini Sachdev, Rita Singh, Suman Sinha, Ganita Jha, Kusum Lata Singh, Jayashree Kujur, Sudha Prajapati, and Aparna Singh. Jamvanti Mishra served as the official in charge. Other attendees included Mridul Chaurasia, Siddhanath Singh, Sachchidanand Agarwal, Ashok Srivastava, Vijay Ghosh, Gurusharan, Akhilesh Mishra, Ganesh Mishra, Asha Lakda, Aarti Kujur, Satyanarayan Kanth, Snigdha Ranjan, Sunil, Achal, and representatives from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh and other organizations.