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The Alumni Network of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad (NALSAR) has taken up two projects:
- Funding for transport by bus from Asind, Rajasthan to Chitrakoot, UP
- Funding for transport by air from Bengaluru, Karnataka to Raipur, Chattisgarh.
Asind to Chitrakoot
The Alumni in collaboration with Jai Bhim Vikas Seva Sanstha is facilitating the travel of 9 migrant worker families comprising of 20 adults and 25 children from Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, to Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. These are brick-kiln workers from Uttar Pradesh who had come to Rajasthan in search of work a few months ago.
Due to lockdown when the brick kiln closed, they were left stranded on the road with little money and no shelter, water, and basic amenities. When we heard of them, unable to access inter-state public transport, they had already started on their long journey home on foot.
The total cost for this project is INR 1.2 lakhs, which will fund travel, food and rations to sustain the workers when they get home. As immediate assistance to meet basic needs, we will provide cash support of INR 1000 per person.
Bengaluru to Raipur
174 workers and their children, including several infants, are in dire need of transport from Bengaluru to Raipur, a distance of 1373 kilometres. The Alumni are collaborating with Loving Migrant Workers Network (LMWN) and Samerth Charitable Trust (Samerth) to arrange for air travel on this route.
The total cost for this project is INR 16 Lakhs, which includes documentation, health screening and food during travel. We have finalised a discounted costing with Indigo who will ensure full support at the airports. We have also partnered with Azim Premji University to arrange for ration kits and food for these folks when they land in Chhatisgarh.
How to Contribute?
For contributions within India:
- Name: Foodshaala Foundation
- Bank: HDFC Bank, Kalkaji branch
- Account Number: 50200032993609
- IFSC: HDFC0001662
- UPI: foodshaala@utbi
For further details, click here.
The donations will help finance not just both these journeys home for these 209 workers, but also other logistical support that our partner organisations will provide including endpoint pick up/drop off, food, water, protective gear, ration kits and cash transfers to help sustain upon arrival at home (Rs. 1000 per worker).
With more funds being raised in the coming days, we believe that we can together create a much greater impact, potentially save lives, and certainly alleviate much suffering. Given that the COVID-19 crisis is not even close to abating, let alone past its peak, it is crucial that you continue to contribute generously to help those whose livelihoods and homes have suddenly been snatched away.
