Farmers Movement Archive

From hygiene kits to food, this NGO helps poor fight Covid-19

Amritsar, May 21Phulkari CAN, a philanthropic wing of Phulkari Women of Amritsar, distributed hygiene kits in association with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Amritsar Chapter. The distribution commenced from Lohgarh and included families living in 90 shanties in Lohgarh, 50 in Balmiki Mohalla, 440 in Bangla Basti and120 families living in a slum at Vallah Mandi.The Phulkari team was led by its founder Praneet Bubber and members. As a part of Help the Helpless campaign, which was launched by Phulkari CAN to provide relief in Covid-19 crisis, the hygiene kits were earlier distributed to widows at Bibi Kaulan Ji Welfare Centre, villages of Nangli, Fatehgarh Churian road, Jungbahadur and to the quarantine centre at Nagar Nigam Princess of Wales Hospital, Dabh Khatikan Hospital.Nidhi Sindhwani, president Phulkari CAN, said, “Phulkari CAN is working hand in hand with government authorities to provide Covid-19 relief. We have distributed dry ration and langar for migrant labour/ daily wage earners, PPE kits to Covid frontline warriors, re-usable masks to labour returning to their home towns and working in villages, infra-red thermometers, contactless sanitiser dispensers and beverages to Government Medical College and others in need.”Navniit Miterr, president, CII, too contributed with his efforts in this drive to distribute hygiene kits and create awareness for hygiene, which is most important at this time. Deepa Swani, president, Phulkari, said, “Our members have come together to lessen the suffering of this time. We will continue to provide relief wherever and whenever needed till this crisis is averted.”

The Tribune

2020-05-22