Chennai is today battling one of the worst calamities in the last century and stands devastated by floods of a kind unprecedented in the recent history of the state. Millions have lost their livelihood, belongings, homes and over 300 deaths have been reported. Corporate and students of Gurgaon have joined hands with NGO Goonj to forward their help towards the Chennai flood affected victims.
Against this backdrop, DLF Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the DLF group – and The NorthCap University, Gurgaon stepped forward to help the flood affected victims. Standing by its social commitment, the DLF Foundation has sent 10 tonnes of non-perishable edible items to the Chennai victims through NGO Goonj.
Speaking on the occasion, Ritesh Sinha, director, DLF Foundation, said, “DLF Foundation has been in the forefront for providing assistance to disaster victims. In this unfortunate event that has struck Chennai, DLF Foundation is extending support towards immediate relief and subsequently facilitating rehabilitation of the disaster stricken.”
Students of The NorthCap University took the initiative and organised a collection drive to collect donation for the flood victims. The drive was also promoted in the adjoining areas of the university. More than 4000 people including the students, staff and residents of the neighbouring areas, came forward to contribute for this noble cause and donated clothes and other non perishable items.
Colonel Bikram Mohanty (Retd), registrar, The NorthCap University said, “The Northcap University has consistently been contributing for the welfare of society. As in the past, we have run campaigns on cleanliness, waste management, clothes distribution, blood donation etc. We extend our contribution for the help of flood victims through this clothes donation drive. The university stands with them in this hard time.”