DONATIONS for Uttarakhand flood victims

Ludhiana, July 14, 2013: Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) Dr. Kitchlu Branch Ludhiana, Surya Vihar Residents’ Welfare Society and Ashok Vihar Residents’ Welfare Society organised a function to collect donations for the help and rehabilitation of the victims of Uttarakhand floods.

The programme, organised in Surya Vihar, Rishi Nagar Ludhiana was attended by the residents of both the societies and representatives of BVP. Yash Pal Gupta, National Chairman, Vanvasi Sahayata, BVP told the gathering that the Parishad, in consultation with the Uttarakhand Government and local units of the Parishad, is likely to adopt an affected village for its all round rehabilitation and development. He also threw light on the other programmes of the Parishad. Considering the credential and credibility of BVP, both the Societies decided to utilise the donations collected in the project to be taken up by the Parishad. An amount of Rs. 81,000 was collected by the residents of Ashok Vihar and Rs. 71,000 by those of Surya Vihar. These amounts were handed over to Bharat Vikas Parishad, Dr. Kitchlu Branch to be sent to the central office of the Parishad. It is worthwhile to mention that BVP Dr. Kitchlu Branch has separately collected an amount of about Rs. 80,000  for this noble cause.

Inspired by the programmes and history of BVP, two families joined BVP Dr. Kitchlu Branch as its members. R. S Popli, President, Surya Vihar welcomed the audience and Dr. DRC Bakhetia from BVP proposed a vote of thanks for all.