On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the India’s 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm under the auspices of Adi Jambmuni Marathi School, Little Champ Pre-primary English Medium School and the Late Kashibai Shankarrao Inde High School, located in Jai Malhar Nagar, Bale, Solapur.

The program commenced with the worship of the image of Bharat Mata, performed by the chief guest, Shri Shankar Batgiri, Founder-President of the B. Narayana Foundation. Additionally, the Tiranga was hoisted by the school’s former headmistress, Mulinti Madam, who presided over the event. Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, free notebooks and snacks were distributed to the students on behalf of the B. Narayana Foundation.

While addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Mr. Shankar Batgiri urged the students to pursue a quality education and become strong, well-educated, and responsible citizens who would bring glory to the nation and write its name in golden letters on the global stage. Also present on the occasion were Headmasters Mr. Santosh Kumar Ghodke and Mr. Vishwas Gajbhar, teaching and non-teaching staff, Mr. Rahul Gaddam and Mr. Nikhil Batgiri from the B. Narayana Foundation, as well as a large number of parents and students.