Seeing the wretched condition of the destitute, mainly in and around Nehru Maidan, Jerardin D'Souza, founder of Mangalore Alzheimer's Association-MAA, and managing trustee of Spandhana We Care Charitable Trust, had met DC and presented a letter requesting him to call for a meeting of all concerned to find a solution.
DC Rajendra also inquired with each organization about their needs and capacity to accommodate the needy.
Some organizations who have physically challenged people have been unable to get their Aadhar Cards done. Taking note of this, DC immediately instructed the officials to visit these NGOs and get it done.
Some NGOs required medicines while some others stated there was a delay in receiving government aid, to which the deputy commissioner immediately responded and made necessary notes.
Jerardin D'Souza requested the DC to facilitate the use of a night shelter in Bunder, which has a capacity of housing 75 people to be used for providing shelter to the destitute. Chittaranjan, an officer from Mangalore Corporation provided details in the matter.
Following which, DC immediately agreed and instructed officials to transform the night shelter as a home for the destitute and to coordinate with the NGOs to provide food.
As pandemic is more like a war situation the DC promised to write to the authorities regarding funds and medicines. Around 31 organizations were represented as the women and child welfare department had also called for the meeting.
The dynamic spontaneous approach of DC was well appreciated by all the representatives of various organizations.
It was a very fruitful meeting and all organizations got acquainted with the new district deputy commissioner.