 Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 1: Rotary Club of Jammu City (RCJC), under its literacy project Rotary Book Bank, held a books distribution camp at Govt. Girls High School, Gandhi Nagar here today. In the Camp, books and other educational material like Water Bottles and School Bags etc. was distributed among a large section of students belonging to the marginalized sections of the society, free of cost. Speaking on the occasion, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, Deputy Commissioner Excise, who was the Chief Guest, lauded the efforts of RCJC in mitigating the sufferings of the society through its unique initiatives.
He said that he has been following the activities of RCJC for quite some time and is happy that there is at least a group of people in Jammu City who are thinking beyond their own narrow gains and selflessly serving the society at large.
Anil Swaraj, President, RCJC said that the prime motive of Rotary Book Bank is free collection and free of cost distribution of books among deserving students.
Rtn. J.D.Singh, Secretary, RCJC said that it was felt by Rotary Club of Jammu City that a large number of school going children, who belong to poor families, have to shell out a substantial amount annually of the hard earned money of their parents to buy books and sometimes it becomes very difficult for them to afford this because of financial constraints..
Rtn. Sandeep Berry, Joint Secretary, RCJC presented vote of thanks. Rtn Sanjeev Vaid, Rtn. Robin Mehta, Rtn. Ravinder Kaul, Rtn Arun Ninawat, Rtn Harpreet Singh, Rtn. Navshesh Mahajan, Rtn. Sunny Mahajan and volunteers Rtn Sonia, Rahul Thapa, Ankush Dogra and Deepak Bhat played a vital role in organising this Camp. |
