GCI sheets distributed to hailstorm affected
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, May 23 2024:
Manipur Region Hailstorm Disaster Relief Committee (HDRC) of Lions International District 322D on Thursday started distribution of GCI sheets to people affected by the severe hail and thunderstorm that struck the state on May 5.As part of first phase distribution, GCI sheets were handed over by Lions Club district governor Th Kesho Singh to nine beneficiaries selected from areas under the jurisdiction of five clubs in Canchipur at the Service Centre of Lions Club, Canchipur.
Later, a team visited the Service Centre of Lions Club.
Thoubal and distributed GCI sheets to select beneficiaries from areas under Lions Club, Thoubal, Kakching and Wangjing.
Speaking at a distribution programme held at Kshetri Shanglen in Thoubal district, Lions International District 322D Manipur Region HDRC convener Mohendra Pratap informed that the assistance is being provided through contribution from various Lion Clubs of the state.
As the Club cannot ensure assistance to all the affected families, it selected 40 families for the aid out of which, the GCI sheets were handed to nine families each from Canchipur, Thoubal, Wangjing and Kakching on Thursday under first phase, he informed.
The programme was also attended by Lions Clubs members and HDRC office bearers.