Akshaya Patra Brings Food Relief To Fire Affected Residents of Shahadra Shanty
On Monday, 23 April 2018, a shanty in Mansarovar Park, Shahadra, New-Delhi was engulfed in flames that completely decimated 250 dwellings in the locality. Over 2000 residents were badly affected losing most of their meagre belongings in the inferno.
The city administration was thrown into jeopardy dealing with the unforeseen calamity. After contacting a few NGOs and support groups, administration officials approached Akshaya Patra requesting to provide essential food relief to the distraught citizens. Considering the gravity of the situation Akshaya Patra decided to plunge into the relief operation by providing meals three times a day to the distressed persons. The food relief will continue for a few days till the affected citizens are able to cope with the dire circumstances.
The new Akshaya Patra facility under construction in Jahangirpuri, North Delhi was pressed into service. It has been supplied with equipment, men, materials and distribution vehicles for mounting the relief operations. Starting Wednesday, 25 April 2018 Noon, food was already being served to the affected persons.
The swift and effective response from Akshaya Patra has won widespread appreciation from the city officials and all concerned citizens.
