Five days programme of Sri Satya Sai Baba Samiti held at Sombarey, West Sikkim

By Roshan Pradhan

The five-day programme of Sri Satya Sai Baba Samiti Sombarey West Sikkim started from GJHS Rumbuk with the Seva Dal attending the school and providing service to the student, by cutting nails, combing hair and cutting hair and giving tips on health and hygiene. The organization also provided free school sweaters for class I, free copies for class II students and free creative drawing copies for class III and biscuits for all students. The team of Sewa Dal from the organization comprising of Mr Uphar Pradhan, Seva dal coordinator, Mr Harka Narayan Pradhan, Youth Convener and Mr Binod Chandak Seva Organizer along with five other female Seva Dal were present at the event.

Mrs. Laxmi Sharma Seva Dal in her speech said that this day is a special day as it is observed as women’s day as it is the birthday of Late Mrs Indira Gandhi and the beginning of a five-day celebration programme to marks the 86^th Birthday of Bhagwan Sri Satya Sai baba which is on 23^rd Nov. The organization celebrates the special day by providing selfless service to all the people and children. The other programme is to visit a rural area in Beyoung for the service.

And grant celebration on 23^rd Nov. at Sombarey Mandir, it is planned with the free distribution of clothes for the needy. The programme came to an end with thanks from the headmaster for service and extended full cooperation in the future too. Later in the evening, the women's day was celebrated where Mrs. Y.N. Kazini and Mrs. Dimple Pradhan was felicitated for their selfless service to society.

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