New Delhi, May 14 -- In Karur, Tamil Nadu, an 8-year-old student from a government school has drawn public attention after donating his personal savings to the Indian Army. The second-grade student had been saving his pocket money and small contributions from family members over the past 10 months with the intention of supporting the country's armed forces.

The donation was made in person at the Karur District Collector's office, where the boy arrived carrying a water tank-shaped money bank filled with coins and notes. The act was acknowledged by the District Collector, who expressed appreciation for the child's decision and the motivation behind it.

According to the boy, he had been inspired by reports about the Indian Army's role in n...