Agartala, October 2: The Rotary Club of Aspiring Agartala organised a community welfare programme in Kalyanpur on Friday, distributing new clothes among 175 people ahead of the Durga Puja celebrations.
The programme, held at Kalyanpur Bazar Natmandir, was aimed at extending festive support to people from economically weaker sections and enabling them to participate in the celebrations.
Kalyanpur MLA Pinaki Das Chowdhury, ATMA Committee Chairman Nitai Bal, Kalyanpur Merchant Association Secretary Asim Deb Roy, members of the Rotary Club of Aspiring Agartala and other local representatives attended the event.
Sarees, dhotis and vests were distributed among the beneficiaries. The recipients expressed their appreciation for the assistance ahead of the festive season.
The organisers said the initiative was undertaken as part of their community outreach efforts and sought to share the spirit of Durga Puja with families who may face financial difficulties during the festive period.
The guests who attended the programme appreciated the Rotary Club’s initiative and stressed the importance of community participation in social welfare activities.
They said festivals offer an opportunity for people to come together and extend support to sections of society that may require assistance.
The programme also highlighted the contribution of voluntary organisations and community groups in undertaking welfare initiatives at the local level.
Durga Puja is traditionally associated with religious observances, cultural activities, family gatherings and the purchase of new clothes. For some families, additional expenses during the festive period can place a financial burden on household budgets.
Against this backdrop, the organisers said the clothes distribution was intended to provide direct assistance to beneficiaries while allowing them to participate in the festive celebrations.
They also described the initiative as an effort to promote social responsibility, compassion and solidarity within the community.
Local representatives, members of the merchant community and Rotary Club volunteers participated in the programme and assisted in the distribution of the clothes.
The beneficiaries thanked the organisers for the gesture and said the new clothes would add to the festive atmosphere for their families.
The organisers said community-based welfare programmes could help strengthen social bonds and encourage greater participation in initiatives aimed at supporting economically weaker sections.
They added that the programme was intended not only as material assistance but also as an expression of community support and inclusion.
The Rotary Club of Aspiring Agartala said it would continue its community-oriented activities and undertake initiatives aimed at supporting people in need.
The programme was organised ahead of Durga Puja, one of the major religious and cu
