Punjab Newsline | Jammu
In a powerful display of international solidarity and human compassion, young students across Jammu came together on their school grounds to offer heartfelt prayers and active financial support for victims of the catastrophic Nepal flash floods. Standing shoulder to shoulder, the children of Shiksha Niketan and Dewan Devi Higher Secondary Schools turned what could have been distant news into an immediate call to action. As disaster continues to grip neighboring Nepal—where death tolls have surged alongside thousands of missing persons—these young minds proved that empathy knows no borders by holding solemn memorial assemblies, lighting diyas, and launching a voluntary relief collection drive that mobilized the entire school community.
The atmosphere at Shiksha Niketan Higher Secondary School was deeply emotional as students gathered around banners reading "PRAY FOR NEPAL," observing silent moments of reflection for departed souls and praying for families anxiously waiting for news of missing loved ones in regions like Rasuwa. However, the young humanitarian effort extended far beyond prayers alone. Recognizing that true compassion demands real support, the school administration organized an immediate donation drive. Students and their parents responded with overwhelmed generosity, contributing money and aid to a dedicated relief fund aimed at providing direct assistance to flood-hit communities.
Highlighting the spirit behind the movement, school leadership emphasized that real-world crisis offers vital lessons in active citizenship. Shiksha Niketan Principal Rameshwar Mengi stated that while government agencies are providing official aid, teaching children to serve in times of human distress creates lifelong values of empathy and global responsibility. He expressed immense pride in the enthusiastic response from parents and students who willingly stepped up to give whatever they could. For students like Bhoomi, Angel, and Shivansi Singh, the disaster felt personal; they publicly voiced support for their "brothers and sisters" across the border and urged other educational institutions to join the relief mission, demonstrating how youth leadership can shine light in the darkest hours of regional tragedy.
