Pararthya NGO’s “Project Rahat” drive to bring relief to migrant workers in Delhi NCR

July 29, 2021

As an endeavour to do service to the society, NGO Pararthya Sustainable Development & Environment Conservation Society, supported by Viraaj Ventures and funded by Realty Assistant, conducted Project Rahat, a social development drive for CSR 2020, which they distributed clothes, organised donation drive, and did various activities in the different parts of the capital region to help those severely affected by winter season in a pandemic-stricken environment.

The initiative was dedicated to bringing relief to the migrants of Delhi and NCR region who lost their jobs to COVID-19. The project was aimed at making people aware of the importance of following personal hygiene amidst the winter doubly hit by the life taking impact of COVID-19.

According to the IMD, in the past decade, the country has seen 506 per cent increase in cold waves which accounted for more number of deaths due to cold waves as compared to the heat waves. The major reason for death is the unavailability of shelter and clothing to shield one from the cold waves.

As part of the endeavour, four teams visited areas massively populated by people living on roadside, taking refuge at shelter homes or setting up their own jhuggis during the seven days drive. Soaps, sanitisers, masks and water bottles were distributed that was perfectly complemented by providing them with guidance for proper sanitising practices, the correct way to wear a mask and how to effectively practise social distancing.

“Continuing the humanitarian legacy, at Pararthya we were determined to extend our support to the suffering working section of the society for which ‘Project Rahat’ was incepted to save the lives lost due to the extreme winters,” said Ankit Aditya Pradhan, Founder & CEO, Realty Assistant.

Along with this, as part of the donation drive, 200+ blankets, 500+ warm clothes, 500+ soaps, 300+ sanitisers, 500+ masks, 100+ bread packets, 2 cartons of 120 biscuit packets and 10 toffee packets were also distributed.