Gusty winds and rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu causing many people inconvenience. Out of which, those in remote rural areas were affected the most. The fierce winds uprooted trees and toppled electricity pylons while the downpours flooded most homes. The fact that it also occurred during the winter months, intensified the whole impact. Consequently, ELT got into action along with a group of volunteers and decided to drop off blankets in the rural communities of Chennai.
Amidst the numerous lockdowns and curfews during the pandemic, ELT set out a team of 70 volunteers, taking special Government passes to help families bound in the hilly regions of Andhra Pradesh. One such village was Ponangi, where people found it nearly impossible to move downhill to get even their basic needs fulfilled. The transportation in these areas had come to a complete standstill due to the effect of the lockdown. Therefore, we at ELT decided to load up vehicles with groceries and carry them uphill in order to provide for the destitute families door-to-door.
Dr. S.M. Jayakumar is always a cheerful giver and I’m sure we can agree that a birthday calls for the best occasion to give. ELT provides lunch at several orphanages annually on this same occasion and similarly also takes up requests from other people who wish to provide meals on their birthdays and anniversaries too.
ELT pays frequent visits to organisations supporting lepers. The negative perception of the disease has manifested in discrimination and exclusion of such individuals. Though now easily treatable, leprosy still strikes fear in a country like India. Thus, we at ELT, come together and help these organisations with - provisions, meals for a day and a small allowance in the pursuit of making them feel special and acceptable.
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