Monsoon warriors

RAC Nagpur United, RID 3030, organised a 10-day Raincoat Rescue project, distributing 50 raincoats at different places including Nagpur Railway Station, Kharbi, Hingna and Dosar Vaishya Square.

Supported by RC Nagpur Mihan Town, the project was held from Aug 15 to 25 this year. Eight club volunteers distributed raincoats to homeless and underprivileged persons, as well as children, to reduce health risks during the rainy season. “Providing raincoats to these groups not only protects them from exposure to heavy rains but also reduces the risk of illness,” said club member Sriya Chikate.

At a one-day camp, the club assisted 133 women in applying for Ladki Bahin Yojana, a ­Maharashtra government scheme providing financial aid to economically vulnerable women, including those who are married, widowed, or divorced, with family incomes below ₹2.5 lakh annually. Six volunteers helped participants verify documents and complete applications, aiming to improve their financial independence and social security. “This project empowers them and fosters gender equality,” added Sriya.