New Delhi, Aug 12 - Even though Raksha Bandhan is over, you still have time to show your affection for and solidarity with the soldiers in Kargil by sending them a Freedom Rakhi that will send across a message to them that 'You Care'.

Spearheaded by Susiieben Shah, member of the Maharashtra state Commission for Women, the idea of the online portal www.rakhis4jawans.com http://www.rakhis4jawans.com/ is to show appreciation and solidarity with the brave soldiers who keep a vigil on our borders every waking hour, battling loneliness and pain.

'It just happened one night that I woke up in the middle of my sleep and I thought that something should be done to show our love, affection and care to these brave soldiers who are miles away from us and without even knowing us but are protecting our lives,' Susiieben Shah told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

'This was the best way to show these soldiers that they are not alone. We might not be with them physically but we very much care for them. The whole idea was implemented within a week and we have got overwhelming response from everyone for this initiative.

'The idea is to tell them that the women of India are truly proud of them and pray for their well-being,' she added.

The portal was launched Aug 3 and people who are interested in sending rakhi to the soldiers just have to log in and post a message which is equal to sending one rakhi to these soldiers.