In view of the extended lockdown, Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram, Ranchi has stepped up its relief efforts and is reaching out to the most vulnerable sections of the society and providing them with essential rations.
As part of the relief effort, a total of 300 kgs of rice, 150kgs of dal, 200 kgs of potatoes, 200kgs of onion, 50 litres of mustard oil, 200 soaps & 200 masks were distributed in Ward Number 52 in Hatia on 17th April 2020 under the guidance of Brahmachari Niranjanananda of Yogoda Math. Locals were also educated in social distancing and proper sanitation measures.
Earlier, on 14th April grains, bananas and masks was distributed in Hardag, near Khunti road & in Adivasi Basti in Lower Hatia. On 15th April, 450 kgs of Rice, 225 kgs of Dal and other food and sanitary items were distributed in Chandar Ghansi, Kutt Tola and Adivasi Basti in Hatia.
Zomato’s Feeding India NGO is providing continued support to the Ashram in these distributions.
Yogoda Ashram has also arranged a mobile van which is going around six villages in Jonha Panchayat making a public announcement about the COVID-19 pandemic and the precautions that need to be taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
Sri Sri Paramahansa Yoganandaji gave the following message for humanity: “As you forget self in service to others, you will find that, without seeking it, your own cup of happiness will be full.”
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India will continue to reach out to the needy and jobless who are the most vulnerable at the moment: those who are either not able to procure healthcare or are not able to earn their daily wages due to the lockdown. Citizens interested in supporting the relief efforts can provide assistance by going to the Ashram website: https://yssofindia.org/donate-for-covid.php.