SAVE THE FLOOD VICTIMS OF BIHAR

SAVE THE FLOOD VICTIMS OF BIHAR



Most of us are aware through media reports that Bihar state of India is facing worst tragedy as there is massive flood in North Bihar. Men, women and children, animals and villages are sinking in the flood waters. According to the latest media reports the catastrophe has created massive loss of lives, displacement of millions of people, damage of millions of hectare of standing crops, acute scarcity of drinking water especially in submerged areas, total destruction of food stocks/houses, and much more. More and more gruesome stories are being reported in media everyday. Considering the ferocity of the floods and damages caused thereof the Prime Minister of India has declared it as National Calamity. Some highlights of the devastation caused by national calamity are:

• The districts most affected are Supaul, Madhepura, Purnia, Khagaria, Araria, Saharsa, Bhagalpur, Katihar, etc.
• Over 40 lakhs (4 million) people are affected and uprooted leaving their homes, property, animals, families, and everything in the districts of Supaul,
• Madhepura is most affected district where 11 out of 13 blocks including Madhepura town have submerged under 6-ft deep (Times of India, 31 August 2008).
• Government of Bihar is falling short of rescuing the people who are trapped amid excessive flood waters. The rescue and relief crews are not able to reach the people in far remote village.
• Roads, highways, rail tracks are all submerged and damaged. Therefore, the boats remain to be the only mean to rescue the people, but the Government has no adequate number of boats
• Those who have somehow saved their lives or been rescued are staying at nearest dry places: railway stations, school building, other such public places.
• They need immediate help in terms of food, temporary shelter, clothes, medicines, etc.

GRASSROOTS INDIA TRUST, Labour League Foundation, SEWA and SEDEM in collaboration of several other organizations of Delhi and Bihar have decided to contribute in relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction process in Bihar. We have formed two teams of committed social development workers and volunteers for delivering the relief material to the flood victims wherever they have been staying at the moment. Our national team based at Delhi coordinates the relief work and fundraising, while the state team executes the actual relief work.

In first stage, our relief work includes quick delivery of FOOD, TEMPORARY SHELTER, and MEDICINES to the flood victims. In the second stage, we'll support flood victims in rehabilitation and reconstruction works. At each stage we'll be working in line with the government agencies, national and international relief agencies.

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WE APPEAL ALL THE CONCERNED TO CONTRIBUTE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME FOR PEOPLE OF BIHAR. PLEASE ACT IMMEDIATELY!
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MODE OF PAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTION:

In Cash/Kind:
Deposit at Our Collection Centres in Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla

By Cheque (from India):
Drawn in favour of GRASSROOTS INDIA TRUST payable at New Delhi.
Send it by post to:
Administrator, Grassroots India Trust, 301 H-51/E, A. F. Enclave, Okhla, New Delhi – 110 025 India

By Cheque (from Foreign country):
Drawn in favour of SEWA payable at New Delhi (FCRA No. 231660884).
Send it by post to:
Secretary, SEWA, BVK 3/4, New Seelampur (Brahmpuri Mod), Delhi – 110 053 India.

By direct Bank Transfer (from India):
Name of Account Holder: Grassroots India Trust
Account Number: 279010100007207
Name of Bank: AXIS Bank
Address of Bank: 18 Netaji Subhash Marg, Daryaganj, New Delhi – 110 002
SWIFT Code: CHASUS33

By direct Bank Transfer (from Foreign country):
Name of Account Holder: SEWA
Account Number: SB/CA 3092000100198100
Name of Bank: Punjab National Bank
Address of Bank: 4, L-Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001
SWIFT Code: PUNB inbbdod

In case of any query please contact the following:

Dr. M. Mukhtar Alam, Chairman Labour League Foundation, 62A, DDA Flats, Ashok Vihar-III, Delhi – 110 052, Tel: +91-9968345380 E-mail: mukhtaralam2000@yahoo.com

Mr. H. Arjjumend, Executive Director, Grassroots India Trust, 1st Floor, Royal Apartment, J-68 A. F. Enclave, Okhla, New Delhi – 110 025, Tel: +91-9868993710 E-mail: grassrootsindiatrust@gmail.com, trust@grassroots.org.in Website: www.grassroots.org.in, www.grassrootsglobal.net



* When you send a Cheque or Transfer the amount, kindly intimate through e-mail or by post to all or any of the above contacts.



TRANSPARENCY STANDARD

Time to time, the details of donation receipts and the expenditures along with the progress of the relief work done will be placed this website: www.grassroots.org.in/biharfloodrelief-progress.htm .

Names of donors contributing Rs. 2000 or above (or its equivalent) will also be placed on the website: www.grassroots.org.in/biharfloodrelief-progress.htm .








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GRASSROOTS INDIA TRUST
1st Floor, Royal Apartment
J-68, A. F. Enclave, Okhla
New Delhi - 110 025 India
Tel: 011-26955452, 09868993710
Fax: +91-11-26936366
E-mail: grassrootsindiatrust@gmail.com
Website: www.grassroots.org.in
www.grassrootsglobal.net