Roshni
January - March 2021
Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam
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By Smt. Vasanthi Ramesh, SCM, WIA, Chennai.
he primary objective of Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam is to support socially, economically and physically underprivileged women and children. During the COVID19 pandemic and resulting lockdown, catering to this segment of the society, who were particularly affected, was the need of the hour.
to serving women and young children in need for many years to come.
Wet Grinder Project:
Free Dispensary Project:
In commemorating the birth anniversary of our Vice-President, (Late) Smt. Susheela Padmanabhan, we distributed four commercial wet grinders worth `25,000/- each for differently-
Inauguration of the free dispensary was done by prominent philanthropist, Shri Nalli Chettiar on the birth anniversary of Late Smt.Susheela Padmanabhan.Patients started coming in large numbers as there are no similar facilities nearby. Till date, around 80 patients have consulted with our doctors Dr. Vasantha(Gynaecologist) and Dr. Revathy(General Physician), as well as consulting physiotherapists and psychologists.Taking turns, each doctor graciously spends a day per week attending to patients. After consultation, patients who are prescribed medicines are directed to the local pharmacy to get medicines free of cost. Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam in turn pays the pharmacy for the costs incurred. Based on the overwhelming positive feedback, we look forward
abled women in January 2021, to help sustain their livelihood.While “Work from Home” is the trendy buzzword of late, these ladies have been pioneers in making Idli/Dosa batter at home and selling it to nearby eateries, restaurants and homes. They were unable to cope with the growing demand and required commercial grinders to keep up.We gave them special training on how to operate the machines, as well as additional marketing training. We also arranged discussions with other entrepreneurs where they shared ideas on increasing sales and income as well as other aspects of running a successful business.We were glad to hear from the ladies that these sessions increased their self-confidence, drive to work hard as well as contribute and live as equal members of society. 45
