Delhi Chief Minister Launches Campaign to Aid Homeless and Sick
Delhi CM begins 5-day ‘seva and rescue’ campaign for homeless
Hindustan Times
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has initiated a five-day 'Seva and Rescue Campaign' aimed at assisting the sick and homeless in the city. The campaign, running from May 11 to 15, will utilize specially equipped ambulances to provide immediate support and shelter to over 300 vulnerable individuals.
- 01The campaign aims to assist over 300 homeless and sick individuals in Delhi.
- 02Specially equipped ambulances and support vehicles will be deployed for rescue operations.
- 03Efforts will be made to reunite rescued individuals with their families where possible.
- 04Priority will be given to those suffering from serious illnesses like tuberculosis, cancer, and AIDS.
- 05A 24x7 coordination system has been established to manage the campaign effectively.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the 'Seva and Rescue Campaign' on May 11, aiming to provide immediate assistance to the sick and homeless individuals living on the streets of Delhi. The campaign, which will run until May 15, is a collaborative effort involving the Delhi government's social welfare department, Apna Ghar Ashram, and Seva Bharti. Gupta flagged off a fleet of 19 rescue ambulances and 10 support vehicles, staffed by approximately 100 personnel and 50 volunteers. The initiative targets over 300 vulnerable individuals, focusing on those suffering from serious illnesses such as tuberculosis, cancer, and AIDS. Rescued individuals will be taken to Apna Ghar Ashram for treatment, food, and rehabilitation, with efforts made to reunite them with their families when possible. As of the campaign's launch, around 20 individuals have already been rescued.
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The campaign will provide essential support and shelter to vulnerable individuals, improving their access to healthcare and rehabilitation services.
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