When the first of the Covid-inducted lockdowns was announced in March, the Rajankunte gram panchayat set out a simple mission statement for itself: no one goes hungry. Located about 30km from the capital city, the gram panchayat (GP) has spent more than Rs 60 lakh so far to feed labourers, homeless and the poor — through cooked meals and ration kits. And the money has all come from contributions: from staff members, local organisations, business establishments, elected representatives and individual donors.from Bangalore News & Coronavirus Live Updates: Latest Bangalore News Headlines & Coronavirus News Updates from Bangalore - Times of India https://ift.tt/3eIcjvg
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