Noted social activist Jhimili Patnaik was elected as president of Rotary Club of Jagannath Dham in an installation ceremony held on Sunday.
In her address on the occasion, she announced to adopt a water scarcity village in a remote area of Puri district to provide potable drinking water. She also announced to develop a school under its “Happy School” project.Outgoing secretary of the club Pradip Naik informed that ten shelter kits worth Rs50,000 were distributed among poorest of the poor families living in Baliupar slum of the city.
Naik informed that Rs30,000 was paid to the Missionaries of Charity for procuring waterproof beds and chairs for the critically suffering patients. An education scholarship was provided to a girl who is a cancer patient.This apart, the club constructed four toilets in a local Balashram and organised campaigns to make public aware of preserving the natural clean environment in the beach and in the city. Members also donated 60 bottles of blood during observance of Doctor’s Day, he said.
Chief Guest brigadier Narayan Naik, Rotary governor, lauded efforts of the club members for their dedicated work to uplift the poor and socially backward people. Five members were honoured by the Chief Guest.
In the first session, the Inner Wheel Club elected Puspa Patra as its president. Annapurna Devi, the outgoing president, elaborated the club activities, while Sandhya Dash presided over the function.