Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Monday flagged off a convoy of trucks carrying Diwali sweets and festive items for Indian Army personnel stationed in border and high-risk areas, news agency ANI reported. The initiative was led by Adharsocial Trust in a bid to bring joy and a sense of connection to soldiers who spend Diwali far away from their families.

The campaign, now in its 10^th consecutive year, involves the distribution of handmade sweets prepared by women across the country. Speaking at the event, social worker Shankar Eknath Chakankar, founder of Adharsocial Trust, described the initiative as an emotional and patriotic offering to the armed forces.