Social change starts with an individual and can slowly transform the society. Everyone can make a difference in society by taking small steps in the present times when people don't even find time for their own family members.
A city-based social activist, Nirakar Sahoo has been providing selfless service for the last 20 years in Kalinga Vihar, Kalinga Nagar and adjoining areas of Tamando,Narada, Sijiput, Bijipur, Sahajpur, Shankarpur, Subudhipur, Kashipur and other areas of Bhubaneswar block by helping people in distress.
Sahoo helps in cremating dead bodies, provides free medicines and clothes to the needy people. Not only humans, he also takes care of stray dogs and cattle.
Till now he has helped in cremating more than 200 bodies without taking a single pie. During the Covid pandemic, when the residents were afraid to venture out of their homes, he helped in shifting the patients to hospitals and provided them all sorts of assistance.
He is available 24X 7 on mobile phone even for unknown people. He has earned kudos and been awarded by different organisations for his humanitarian service. Corporator of Ward No.23 Kiranbala Majhi has praised Sahoo’s for his dedication and selfless service.