Sabha pitches in to help needy in Tarn Taran

Gurbaxpuri

Tarn Taran, April 24

While many manage to get essential items on their doorstep during the curfew, there are poor people who cannot buy items of daily use. In such a situation, several NGOs and organisations have come forward to make sure that the underprivileged do not face starvation.

Since the lockdown (March 23), activists of the Chamunda Sewak Sabha, Tarn Taran, have been distributing essential commodities to weaker sections of society.

Lalit Sharma of the sabha said at least 3,000 families had been given food kits so far. “We will continue to serve the needy till the situation is under control. Members of the sabha have been buying all items from their own money.”

He said needy families from Gokalpur, Muradpur, Valmiki, Sachakhand Road, Bugha Road and other localities were being provided help. The contact numbers of all activists had been circulated in the town and surrounding areas.

The sabha, actively involved in religious and social activities, has nearly 50 activists. Surinder Kumar Aggarwal, chairman of the sabha, said every year they organised bhandaras and religious congregations. The services of the sabha have also been recognised by the district administration.

3,000 families given ration so far

• Activists of the Chamunda Sewak Sabha, Tarn Taran, have been distributing essential commodities to weaker sections of society
• At least 3,000 families from Gokalpur, Muradpur, Valmiki, Sachakhand road, Bugha road and other localities have been provided ration