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Sharanu,
Central VSNA

Karnataka Flood Fund - Oct.2009 Update

Namaskara,

I am sure you are already aware of the calamity that hit Karnataka in the last few days. The heavy rain and the subsequent flood is considered one of the worst and its effects not only have high impact now but also for some time to come especially on the people and farmers in the flooded areas. As 2.5 million victims suffer from continued lack of food, water, clothes and shelter, it is a staggering effort for any government/organization to mobilize the help needed. Let us help in whatever way that we can to alleviate the suffering and in that regard please write/email to your local members in helping the flood victims. I have provided few links below here that would be of interest you in this regard. 

The cheques and demand drafts may also be sent to Bangalore at the following address:

Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund–Calamity,

Office of the Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka,

Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore-560001.

Deccan Herald:

Contributions can be made through cheques or bank drafts, drawn in favour of

Deccan Herald-Prajavani Flood Relief Fund and sent to our office at

75, M G Road,

Bangalore-560001

Please superscribe the envelope with Deccan Herald Relief Fund.
Contributions can also be made directly to the

SB A/C No 200385,

Canara Bank, Cantonment Branch,

Bangalore 560001.

http://www.deccanhe rald.com/ content/28954/ dh-karnataka- flood-relief- fund.html

Suttur Math:

Mysore Citizen Forum president Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji from Suttur Math said that JSS Mahavidyapeetha would donate Rs. 10 lakh to the flood victims. He said that people can contribute money, relief material, new clothes and medicines at the following centres: the JSS Mahavidyapeetha near Gun House, the Star of Mysore office and Mysore Mail office.

http://www.hindu. com/2009/ 10/05/stories/ 2009100556710300 .htm

Vishwesha Thirtha Swamji of Pejawar Math would distribute relief material to the flood-affected victims in Mantralaya, and in Raichur, Haveri, and Koppal districts. He would tour the flood-affected places from Monday. Donations can be sent to:

Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha,

Katriguppa Main Road,

Bangalore (phe: 9845468508).

Habitat for Humanity India Chapter

http://www.habitati ndia.in/ (You can donate online)

Chief minister Padayatra to collect some funds

http://www.daijiwor ld.com/news/ news_disp. asp?n_id= 66673

Sharanu,

Shiva M.