WIC Dehradun organised a memorial on Kedarnath Flood Victims

New Delhi, July 2014: World Integrity Centre, Dehradun had organised an event on the story of Kedarnath, an event that provided a common platform for everyone to share their memories, experiences and contributions in the past over the floods that shook the holy place to the core. The event took place on July 1at the World Integrity Centre, Dehradun.

Some of the most distinguished people from various verticals graced the event with their presence. Retd.Wing Commander Anupama Joshi, Director of Personnel, The Doon School, Dr. RBS Rawat, Former PCCF Uttrakhand, Gyani Singh (a renowned social activist), Gopal Thaplial Programme Manager Shri Bhubneshwar Mahila Ashram and Ganesh Singh Martolia (Deputy Inspector General, Dehradun) attended the event.

The objective of organising this event was to pay respect to those who were victims of Kedarnath floods and honour their brave families. The panel discussion revolved around numerous experiences and contributions made by several people to make a difference in their lives, whether financially or physically helping them in their difficult times.

Another important objective of the discussion was to think about the circumstances that prevailed during the disaster and how the fallen ones’ families are coping up from the tragedy till date. The panel deliberated on how numerous organisations have helped all the victims’ families.

Nazia Izuddin, Founder, WIC stated her feelings about this event saying,"This is one of the rare moments when you forget everything and truly think as humans and not corporates who are into their materialistic world. The lost livelihoods of Kedarnath victims cannot be brought back, but one can always get together to pay tribute to all of them".