Phone: (033) 2654-1144, 1180,
5700.
Fax:
(033) 2654-9885.
E-mail: re lie f @b e lur mat h.o rg
Website: ww w.b e lurm at h.o rg
RAMAKRISHNA MISSION
(Relief Section)
P.O. Belur Math, Howrah
West Bengal 711 202,
India
EARTHQUAKE RELIEF : 2015
As on 09 May 2015
In the wake of the recent devastating earthquake which affected a major portion of Nepal
and some parts of India, the Ramakrishna Mission is conducting primary relief among affected
families in the devastated areas.
Our Kathmandu centre had set up a community kitchen and served cooked food to about
750 affected people living in its vicinity. On 28 April, the centre distributed 100 kg rice, 20 kg dal,
5 kg salt, 5 litres oil, 3 kg sugar, 3 packets of chocolates and 30 packets biscuits among 130 orphan
children of Aravindo Orphanage at Thankot in Kathmandu. On 29 April, the centre distributed 700
kg chira (rice flakes), 700 bottles of drinking water and 500 packets of biscuits in Sako, a village
20 km from Kathmandu, and 800 kg chira, 500 bottles of drinking water and 500 packets of
biscuits in Sankarpur Nagarpalika, around 40 kms from Kathmandu. On 30 April, 700 packets dry
food (chira and sweets), 500 bottles of drinking water and 500 packets of biscuits were distributed
at Liwali, Kamal Binayak and Ghate in Bhaktapur area. Moreover, 200 packets of rice (2 kg each)
and 100 packets of dal (100 gm each) were also distributed at a relief camp in Maheswari
Playground in Jala Tol. The centre has also conducted extensive survey in some of the worst
affected districts and distributed 1625 kg chira, 230 kg sugar, 30 kg gur (molasses), 2425 kg rice,
370 kg dal (lentils), 511 kg biscuits, 473 litres of edible oil, 245 kg salt, 440 kg potatoes, 280
water bottles, etc. among 775 families in Nawakot, Kabre, Kathmandu, Makbanpur, Gorkha and
Sindhupalchok districts on 2 and 3 May.
Our Lucknow centre has started primary relief work in the worst affected Gorkha district
of Nepal. Through its four camps set up at Kharre, Balushora, Mohatar and Gankhu the centre
distributed dry food materials, candle sticks, match boxes, etc. among more than 600 affected
people. The centre is also providing extensive medical assistance to the affected people in these
remote areas. Nearly 308 patients have already been treated, among whom 14 were very serious
cases. We are receiving assistance from the local people as well as the Army in our relief services.
Our Darjeeling centre has initiated steps to carry out primary relief work in Sindhuli and
Ramechhap districts of Nepal. The centre has already conducted extensive survey in the affected
areas and all arrangements have been made to transport various dry food materials, first-aid
materials, etc. at the earliest.
Phone: (033) 2654-1144, 1180,
5700.
Fax:
(033) 2654-9885.
E-mail: re lie f @b e lur mat h.o rg
Website: ww w.b e lurm at h.o rg
RAMAKRISHNA MISSION
(Relief Section)
P.O. Belur Math, Howrah
West Bengal 711 202,
India
Our Patna centre has started a camp at Raxaul in Bihar and is catering to the earthquake
victims who have taken shelter in the border areas by distributing 1200 water bottles, 1000 pieces
of cake, 1000 packets of rusk, 1000 packets of biscuit and 100 packets of protein powder among
1200 families. The centre, along with our Muzaffarpur centre distributed fruits, water bottles,
protein powder, multivitamin tonic, biscuits, cake, etc. among earthquake victims admitted in the
Darbhanga Medical College Hospital and the Motihari Sadar Hospital. The centre distributed 2400
kg rice, 600 kg dal, 100 kg edible oil, 200 tarpaulins, 200 jackets, 200 mattresses and 200 utensil
sets among 200 affected families in Kavre district of Nepal. The centre has also initiated primary
relief work in Sindhupalchok district of Nepal.
Arrangements are being made to distribute tarpaulin sheets, blankets, tents etc. among the
affected families. The relief work is running in full swing and will be further expanded depending
upon the situation. Further Reports are awaited.
While thanking all who contributed for this noble cause, we request others to come forward
and donate liberally, to help us in this noble endeavour. All donations paid in cash or by cheque /
demand draft drawn in favour of RAMAKRISHNA MISSION payable at Kolkata are exempt
from income tax under section 80G of the I.T. Act. Online donation facility is also available
through our website ([Link] Donation may please
be sent to: The General Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, (Relief Section) Belur Math, Howrah,
West Bengal 711 202, India.
May 09, 2015
Belur Math, Howrah
Swami Suhitananda
(General Secretary)
