Bhubaneswar: So Am I Foundation, in collaboration with Sayumbhu Social Foundation and Commissionerate of Police, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, felicitated volunteers and donors who rendered assistance at medicals for 120 days at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar. Also, S K Priyadarshi, Commissioner of Police inaugurated the Livelihood Training Programme for the deprived women of the slums under the “Basti ku Chala Abhiyan”.
Speaking on the initiative P K Mohanty, former Chief Secretary said, “Under the SAIRAM Initiative, we are planning to provide assistance to make the patients & attendants a little comfortable as they wait long under the sky for their turn, with the few facilities at AIIMS & Capital Hospital campus like Tented Night Shelter for 200 people up to March end; few Biodegradable Toilets (2nd phase); Chairs to patients/attendants standing in the queue for registration and Snacks in the early morning”.
“We are trying to set up 50/60 bedded accommodation facilities with nominal charge near AIIMS in the 2nd phase”, he added.
The volunteers and donors were recognized for their outstanding contribution towards the cause of providing assistance at medicals.
The event was a great success, with the presence of many distinguished guests, including members of the So Am I Foundation and Sayumbhu Social Foundation.
