Bihar Flood Relief Work

On the evening preceding his Nirvana, Tirthankar Mahavir addressed his disciple Gautama: “the animals are being sacrificed in the Yagna, go forth and save them.” This divine message is one for all of humanity to heed. To support those in pain and suffering, it is on Lord Mahavir’s path that we all must follow.

Disastrous Effects of the Flooding of the Koshi:

·        8 districts of Bihar State severely affected, namely Supaul, Saharsa, etc.

·        More than 800 villages damaged

·        50,00,000 people affected

·        Uncountable loss of human and animal life

·        Destruction of farms and properties

“If the terrible current of the Koshi River can sweep away everything, then the divine nectar of compassion and love can recreate and reconstruct the life.” - Acharya Shri Chndanaji

Relief Work

·        Distribution of food, clean water, clothes, blankets, medicines etc. in affected areas

·        Establishment of health centers

·        Establishment of Stop Gap Schools and distribution of study materials, uniforms, school kits, and nutritious meals for children

·        Prayer sessions in relief camps for regaining strength and mental peace for the victims

·        Arrangement of tents for immediate shelter

Rehabilitation Work

·        Reconstruction of flood affected and damaged schools

·    Establishment of self employment opportunities and special vocational training courses related to rehabilitation for victims

·   Construction of houses, medical centers and other amenities for rehabilitation of flood affected people

·       Creation of ‘safe zones’ for protection in case of future disasters

·        Installation of hand pumps for safe drinking water

·   Donation of cows and buffaloes to the farmers for agricultural restoration

A Joint Initiative:

 Your generous co-operation will help the flood affected people through the following: 

 Relief work in Bihar will continue for four months.

Your support is earnestly requested.

Relief Work in the districts of Supaul and Saharsa has commenced – dedicated teams of volunteers are distributing materials and providing moral and emotional support in these two severely affected regions. Your benevolent support is needed…

For more information, feel free to contact any of the following addresses:

Veerayatan Rajgir

Rajgir Dist. Nalanda Bihar 803116, India

Tel.      : 06112-255240

Fax      : 06112-255172

Mob.    : 098350 155380/ 098356 17009

E-mail  : sampragyaji@hotmail.com

Veerayatan Vidyapeeth

Jakhania, Post Talwana, Taluka: Mandvi, Kutch, Gujarat 370 460 India.

Tel.      : 02834-275483

Fax      : 02834-275268

Mob.    : 98500 90956 / 98200 55982

E-mail  : shilapiji@hotmail.com

Veeryatan Mumbai

Vimkuti, 1402, Glen Classic, Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076, India

Tel.      : 022-6698 1853

Fax      : 022-6698 1853

Mob.    : 98500 90956 / 98200 55982

E-mail  : sadhvisoma@yahoo.com

Please note:

1. Kindly send your contribution by Cheque / Demand Draft in favor of “Veerayatan” to any of the above mentioned addresses for the Bihar Flood Relief Fund.
2. The donation to Veerayatan is eligible for tax exemption under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
3. Those who want to provide voluntary service, Veerayatan will provide total support.

 VEERAYATAN EYE CAMPS

For 15 days in the Northern Bihar district Saharsa, Veerayatan conducted a one of a kind eye camp for the flood affected victims of the area. 1200 operations with an intraocular lens were successfully conducted, in addition to 10 000 O.P.Ds, and the free distribution of 1000 pairs of custom made glasses. To sustain each and every patient for the indefinite future, food, lodging, blankets, utensils, and clothes were also provided. 

In the region, 4 000 000 people are without a single hospital to care for their health needs. In light of this, Veerayatan currently plans to build a modern hospital in addition to holding similar eye camps annually. With a consistent flow of medical care in addition to humanitarian aid in the case of future disaster, the underserved millions of Northern Bihar will no doubt experience a better quality of life.