In times of Covid-19, a gift of hygiene for migrant labourers | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

In times of Covid-19, a gift of hygiene for migrant labourers

Hindustan Times | By
May 04, 2020 08:32 PM IST

National Cadet Corps girls gifted clean pair of clothes to migrant workers living in shelter homes, making sure that their personal hygiene is maintained

Ever since stringent lockdown was enforced to contain the spread of COVID-19 across the world, roads, borders and city squares fell quiet. Many migrant labourers who weren’t able to make it back to their villages are now living in shelter homes provided by the government.

National Cadet Corps girls gifted clean pair of clothes to migrant workers
National Cadet Corps girls gifted clean pair of clothes to migrant workers

National Cadet Corps girls make sure that personal hygiene for migrant workers is maintained
National Cadet Corps girls make sure that personal hygiene for migrant workers is maintained

While the government has made arrangements for their ration and daily needs, they are short of clothes and personal hygiene necessities. “At the shelters in Soniya Vihar, where we are deployed, we noticed that many labourers were wearing the same clothes for days, as they had no choice. So we decided to put together some lightly used and freshly washed clothes for them,”says 20-year-old NCC cadet Aartika Bhayana.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Bhayana, with three more team members distributed clothes in all sizes to these migrant workers residing at shelter home.
Bhayana, with three more team members distributed clothes in all sizes to these migrant workers residing at shelter home.

Bhayana, with three more team members distributed clothes in all sizes to these migrant workers residing at shelter home. “We collected clothes from residents, our relatives and family members. We washed them, ironed them and gave it to more than 112 labourers. They were not expecting this and it brought an instant smile on their faces. They clapped for the entire team that this made this possible,” says Bhayana, who was supported by Ridhima Khanna, Preeti Singh and Kanchan Singh. The NCC cadets were assigned the task to maintain social distancing at the shelters, provide labourers with ration and other necessities.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    author-default-90x90

    Prerna Gauba writes on fashion and food, for the daily Entertainment & Lifestyle supplement, HT City.

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On