Monday in Madh!
Our distribution today took us over a scenic mountain pass to the village of Madh. A crowd of excited children and parents greeted us this morning, many who had travelled from over 30 communities for the distribution.
Our enthusiastic Rotary partners hosted the opening ceremonies and we enjoyed watching two groups of children perform traditional Indian dances in their colourful costumes.
It was delightful to see bedkits and mattresses being loaded onto vehicles and two-wheelers to be taken home although it was a challenging task to get all the bedkits and people loaded for the long trips.
After our work was completed, we shared a meal with our Rotary friends at the nearby school. The school principal shared that the Indian government provides funding so that all school children receive a mid-day meal. At this school, an NGO ChildFund, provides resources and training in computer and life skills. We also stopped briefly at the Rural Health Centre. The proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child," rings true in this village.
Team Pune, 2025
Rotary Club of Pune Cantonment 🇮🇳 + SCAW 🇨🇦