<span style="color: #222222;">In Nagaland, several groups have been extending community services to those in need during lockdown period and assisting the government in whatever ways they can. Several individuals, associations, clubs, SHGs and civil society have been lending helping hands to mitigate the problems of the people.<br />'' <br />'' In this unprecedented crisis, several government employees associations have come forward contributing cash assistance to the government in its fight against COVID-19 virus.<br />'' <br />'' The staff of Higher Education, technical education and Tribal Affairs have donated over 26 lakh rupees towards Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Nagaland Civil Service Association have donated 50,000 rupees each to all the district administration from its association fund.<br />'' <br />'' The opposition party, Naga People's Front (NPF) has announced to donate one-month salary to meet the exigencies arising in the fight against COVID-19.<br />'' <br />'' Faith based organisation from across the state have been extending cash assistance to the government while several civil society have been distributing masks, gloves, sanitizers and soaps and food to those stranded in the state and the daily wage earners.<br />'' <br />''<br />''In desperate times like these, community services in varied forms show that humanity still prevails and that people care for its fellow beings, the elderly and the poor people. Even in times such as this, the 'human touch' exhibited by people gives hope that 'together we can overcome anything.'</span>
News On AIR | March 29, 2020 6:52 PM
Nagaland: people extend community services to needy during lockdown period