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Math headquarters also undertook welfare activities:
(a) Financial help amounting
to Rs.1,39,052/- was given to needy women, students
and children. No. of Beneficiaries (occasional:81, monthly:115).
(b) Chhatu worth Rs.8,125/- was
distributed among 305 needy women and children of Dakshineswar
locality.
(c) Sarees and clothes were distributed
among 954 needy women and children of Dakshineswar locality,
while 2229 sweaters were distributed at different places,
expenditure incurred Rs.95,686/-.
(d) 5000 blankets worth Rs.5,75,000/-
were distributed at different places through the rural
centres.
Sri Sarada Math, Chennai under
a project sponsored by the Rotary Club, Ambattur Branch,
distributed among 29 students sleeping kits containing
light bedding, utensils, uniform-dresses, school bags
etc., Educational aids was given to 354 students while
pecuniary help, cycles and sewing machines are gifted
to needy people.
Work for Children and Women:
The Math and Mission run an orphanage and free children's
schools and distributes food, medicines, books and clothes
among children of economically weaker sections of the
society. Non-formal schools for underprivileged children
are conducted in Karnataka where a free meal, uniforms
and books are provided. The Ramakrishna Sarada Mission
at Khonsa, Arunachal Pradesh runs a Residential High
School for tribal girls. The Sister Nivedita Girls'
School, Calcutta conducts free coaching classes for
underprivileged children. The Math and Mission helps
women to uplift their conditions in all possible ways,
irrespective of caste, creed and nationality. There
are several schools, college and vocational training
centers including computer centers and typewriting institutes
run by the Math and Mission to help women to be
independent. Balmandir or Sunday classes for young girls
are conducted in many centers. The Mission organizes
Charka (spinning wheel) classes and training in handicrafts
and needlework to provide employment opportunities for
village women. Apart from this, financial help, food,
clothes and medicines are provided to needy women.
The
Math runs an Old Age Home for Women at the Sri Sarada
Math, Ernakulam, Cochin.
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