Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University conducts flood relief drive in Sivasagar
Guwahati, August 7
Demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility and humanitarian service, the Mother Teresa Social Welfare Mission of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University organised a flood relief drive in the flood-affected villages of Hulang Katoni and Ligiripukhuri under Nazira and Lonpuria under Simaluguri in Sivasagar district.
As part of the humanitarian initiative, relief materials were distributed to 250 flood-affected families. The relief kits contained essential food and household items, including candles, bathing soap, mustard oil, soyabean, lentils, bottled drinking water, tea, flattened rice (chira), phenyl, sugar, milk, matchboxes, rice, toothpaste, toothbrushes, biscuits, mugs, sanitary pads and baby food.
In addition to the relief kits, bedsheets, pillow covers, bowl sets, ladles, gamusa, clothes, mosquito nets and stationery items for children were also distributed to help meet the immediate needs of the affected families.
The relief materials were handed over in the presence of Dr Bhaskar Bhattacharyya, Chairperson of the Mother Teresa Social Welfare Mission; Kamaleswar Kalita, Finance Officer, KKHSOU; Birinchi Kumar Borah, Assistant Registrar (Study Centre), KKHSOU; Dr. Sanjib Ghimire, Assistant Regional Director, Jorhat Regional Centre, KKHSOU; along with other officials and staff members of the University.
The successful execution of the relief programme was made possible through the support of Dr. Ajit Chandra Borah, Coordinator, Nazira College; Suka Muni Das, Coordinator, Sivasagar University; Nabajyoti Sarmah, Coordinator, Bir Lachit Barphukan College; Pranjal Gogoi, Office Assistant, Nazira College; Aditya Kalita of Hulang Katoni; and Dilip Saikia, media person from Ligiripukhuri, who coordinated the distribution of relief materials in the affected areas.
The flood relief initiative was undertaken with the wholehearted support and encouragement of the University authorities, including the Vice-Chancellor of KKHSOU, Prof. Rajendra Prasad Das and the Registrar, Pranab Saikia, whose commitment to community service continues to inspire KKHSOU's outreach activities.
The Mother Teresa Social Welfare Mission of KKHSOU has consistently undertaken humanitarian initiatives for vulnerable communities. The initiative reflects KKHSOU's continued commitment to community outreach and humanitarian service through the Mother Teresa Social Welfare Mission, extending timely support to families affected by the recent floods in Sivasagar district.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally an open university doing something meaningful beyond just academics! Distribution of gamusa and chira shows they respect our Assamese culture too. Hope other universities take inspiration from this model of community engagement.
Wonderful to see educational institutions stepping up during natural disasters. The coordination with local colleges and community members made this relief drive effective. This is how institutions should connect with the grassroots level.
250 families is a good start, but the need is much larger in Sivasagar district. I appreciate the effort, but I hope this isn't just a one-time photo op. Regular follow-up and rehabilitation support would make a lasting difference. Still, kudos to the team for mobilizing resources quickly.
Very proud moment for Assam's education sector! The relief kit is comprehensive - from rice and dal to mosquito nets and stationery for kids. The Mother Teresa Social Welfare Mission name is apt for this noble work. 🙌
Impressive logistical coordination to reach remote villages like Hulang Katoni and Ligiripukhuri. Including local coordinators from Nazira College and media persons shows smart community mobilization. These are the kind of stories that need more visibility.
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