Byculla : If you thought the young generation is individualistic, think again. Students of a city college collectively donated a huge sum of money and goods to the victims of Kashmir Floods, after a thorough survey of the affected areas.
Students and several staff members of MH Saboo Siddik College of Engineering in Byculla contributed around Rs. 2 lacs in addition to a couple of tonnes of neccessary goods during a relief campaign termed 'Mission Kashmir', in the last week of September. Subsequently, two of the college students - Saad Azimuddin and Murtaza Khandwawala - made the trip to Kashmir and distributed the relief in Pulwama district with the help of some NGOs and local administration.
"The response of students and staff members was overwhelming. The donated material included a large variety of freshly purchased clothes.We had cooperation of representatives from several college commitees," said Saad Azimuddin, who had initiated the drive alongwith Khandwawala.
For their collegemates to willingly part their money, the duo realised thay they must offer to go to Kashmir themselves instead of simply handing over the aid to some NGO. It would also ensure that relief reaches the deserving, they thought.
The trip turned out to be quite an eye-opener. According to Saad, "Despite the efforts of a number of NGOs, there isn't adequate aid available especially in the interior parts. The flood water is yet to recede in many areas. The complete collapse of State government and lack of any help from centre hasn't helped."
The duo reportedly surveyed Pulwama, one of the worst hit areas, with the help of local SP. And provided relief with items such as blanket, tea, haldi and mirchi powder, candles, soaps, oil, biscuits and some cash to three of its villages.
Students and several staff members of MH Saboo Siddik College of Engineering in Byculla contributed around Rs. 2 lacs in addition to a couple of tonnes of neccessary goods during a relief campaign termed 'Mission Kashmir', in the last week of September. Subsequently, two of the college students - Saad Azimuddin and Murtaza Khandwawala - made the trip to Kashmir and distributed the relief in Pulwama district with the help of some NGOs and local administration.
"The response of students and staff members was overwhelming. The donated material included a large variety of freshly purchased clothes.We had cooperation of representatives from several college commitees," said Saad Azimuddin, who had initiated the drive alongwith Khandwawala.
For their collegemates to willingly part their money, the duo realised thay they must offer to go to Kashmir themselves instead of simply handing over the aid to some NGO. It would also ensure that relief reaches the deserving, they thought.
The trip turned out to be quite an eye-opener. According to Saad, "Despite the efforts of a number of NGOs, there isn't adequate aid available especially in the interior parts. The flood water is yet to recede in many areas. The complete collapse of State government and lack of any help from centre hasn't helped."
The duo reportedly surveyed Pulwama, one of the worst hit areas, with the help of local SP. And provided relief with items such as blanket, tea, haldi and mirchi powder, candles, soaps, oil, biscuits and some cash to three of its villages.
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