Agartala , Oct 15, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk
Agartala Oct 15: Commemorating the 94th birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Azad, the Jalal Khidmat Al Insan Foundation honoured the social workers who contributed in relief work during the recent flood-led crisis in Tripura.
The event celebrated on Tuesday at the Agartala Press Club was inaugurated by Justice Tripura High Court Arindam Lodh, Editor, Headlines Tripura Pranab Sarkar, MLA Bishalgarh Sushanta Deb among others.
Addressing the program, Justice Arindam Lodh praised the organizers for their efforts in recognizing and felicitating the individuals for their ‘commendable’ relief work during the flood situation in the state.
He said, “The flood situation in Tripura had a severe impact on the lives of thousands of people. Many went homeless, their belongings were all gone, farmlands, source of income, everything were reduced in the flood waters. In this situation, the government alone could not have rescued or helped the affected persons. The way social organizations, individuals stepped forward in relief work is highly appreciable”.
Justice Lodh noted that in order to work for mankind one needs a positive mindset. He quoted Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s statement adding, “In everything there is good and bad. But to do something good we have to be determined and ignore all the bad, hardships to achieve the target”.
“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, mother and teacher”, said Justice Lodh as he remembered Dr Kalam.
MLA Sushanta Deb who was also felicitated on this day for his ‘praiseworthy’ relief work during the flood crisis said, “Being elected by the people, it is my responsibility to serve the people and do justice to their choice”.
He pledged to work for the citizens and look after their overall welfare.
In presence of Chairman Ali Ashrab Miyan of Jalal Khidmat Al Insan Foundation, a total of 24 social workers were felicitated at the day’s program.