Overwhelming enthusiasm was observed at various social welfare activities organized by the Sant Nirankari Mandal, Mumbai Branch viz. Blood donation drive (5th phase), cleanliness drive at K.E.M. Hospital and assisting local authorities during Anant Chaturdashi Celebrations.

Blood Donation (5th phase):

The 5th phase of the blood donation drive was completed on 26th September, 2010 with three camps at Khindipada (Bhandup), Dharavi and Sathe Nagar (Airoli-Navi Mumbai). Total of 348 Nirankari devotees donated blood in the service of humanity.

Dr.Sanjay Sali, Incharge, M.T.Agarwal Blood Bank, Mulund inaugurated the camp at Khindipada (Bhandup) and collected 158 units.

Dharavi saw 152 volunteers donated blood which were collected by LTMG Hospital, Sion. The camp was inaugurated by Rev.Hiralal Yadav, preacher of the mission. Among other dignitaries who were present on the occasion were local Corporator Shri Hanumanta Nandpalli and Shri Shankar Sonawane, Kshetriya Sanchalak of Nirankari Sewa Dal.

At Sathe Nagar, Airoli, Navi Mumbai 38 units were collected by the NMMC Hospital Blood Bank. The camp was inaugurated by Shri Balkrishna Patil, Ward Officer, NMMC, Airoli. Shri Madhvi and Shri Vitavkar, Ward Officers of NMMC were also present on the occasion. Due to extensive heat the camp was stopped at 12 noon and postponed.

Since April 2010, 23 blood donation camps have been organized and a total of 3702 units have been collected. More such camps are planned till December, 2010.

Cleanliness Drive:

Around 150 Nirankari Sewa Dal Volunteers (ladies & gents) participated in a cleanliness drive in K.E.M.Hospital on 19th September in the presence of Dr.S.N.Oak, (Director) and Dr.N.D.Bhosale (Dy.Dean) of K.E.M.Hospital. These volunteers cleaned the hospital premises thereby extending their contribution in the cleanliness drive.

Assisting Local Authorities for Anant Chaturdashi Celebrations:

Impressed by the disciplined Nirankari Sewa Dal, as exhibited during the conduct of huge congregations at prominent places with least burden on administration authorities, made the local municipal and police authorities at various places including Goregaon, Malad, Marve (Madh), Gorai, Vile Parle, Santacruz Airport, Airoli, Dadar to beckon our services. More than 500 Nirankari Sewa Dal volunteers helped the local authorities in controlling traffic and monitoring the immersion activities on 5th, 7th and 11th day of Ganpati immersion.

A ‘Piao’ next to Chitra Cinema, Dadar was also put in service of the Ganesh Bhaktas by the Volunteers of Nirankari Sewa Dal Unit No.207on the day of Ganpati Immersion on 22nd September. Shri Kalidas Kolambkar, MLA and Shri Sunil More, Corporator visited and graced the occasion.

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