NGO to rebuild rain-hit family’s house in Buta Mandi

In a touching humanitarian initiative, a rain-affected family in Buta Mandi is set to get a new house as an NGO today began reconstruction of their home, which was completely damaged during the recent rains.

Deputy Commissioner Dr Himanshu Aggarwal, senior AAP leader Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, president, Joint Action Committee, Jaswinder Singh Sahni, and chairman Varinder Malik visited the family and laid the foundation for the rebuilding work.

The DC said incessant rain had left the family homeless, with their house collapsing by the fury of the monsoon. He lauded the Joint Action Committee for shouldering the noble responsibility of reconstructing the house, bringing much-needed relief to the distressed family.

President Jaswinder Singh Sahni revealed that the family’s plight was compounded by health challenges as the mother, Harmesh Kaur, is paralysed, her son suffers from kidney disease, and her 10-year-old grandson is battling a heart ailment. The family has been living in a local gurdwara since their home was destroyed. The NGO assured the DC that the construction will be completed within a month, restoring the family’s shelter and dignity.

Dr Aggarwal said such acts of compassion highlight the importance of community support in times of crisis. He urged other NGOs to follow the Joint Action Committee’s example, noting that collective efforts can significantly ease the hardships of flood-affected people.