Earth Care
At MITRAz, we believe in the adoption of sustainable methods and technologies as a way of life. We impart avthese earth-caring values to the students and implement the same at our Skill Development Centre as well. Energy saving, paper saving, re-use of materials for internal decor, strict avoidance of single use plastic in the premises are some of the steps we have taken to care for the planet in small ways. We also intend to have the students participate in tree-planting and their continuous upkeep as part of their community work program with us.
- a. Service during Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: To deal with acute community problems in and around Puttaparthi. [March 2021]
- Aided underprivileged COVID+ patients to reach hospitals and care centres via free auto-rickshaw rides. 174+ trips completed. [May - August 2021]
- In partnership with Sai Krushna Trust, we started Andhra helpline services (040-48213300) to provide critical information on Oxygen Support, Bed, Ambulance, Circulation of Oxygen Concentrators, Tele-Consultation and Counseling. 1664+ patients supported. [Start Date: 6 May 2021]
- Free online classes on yoga, breathing exercises and acupressure sessions to improve immunity and be fit. [18 May 2021]
- Post COVID initiative: enquired with patients and families on the requirement for employability support to assist those who lost an earning member or lost jobs.
- Free food and groceries delivery to COVID patients and families. Supplied medicines and served Sai Protein to all the patients in the Dharmashala Covid Care Center. 2051+ patients and 45+ families helped.
- b. Flood Relief Support [November 2021]
In November 2021, many districts in Andhra Pradesh were lashed by heavy and incessant rains inundating several areas in the state. The heavy and unexpected downpour, measuring up to 20 cm, threw life completely out of gear for many families, leaving at least 30 people dead and dozens missing. Swollen rivers and rivulets caused a huge deluge in many districts. While roads were cut off in some places, they turned into canals in others, sweeping away vehicles in their wake. Pucca houses were destroyed, buildings were flooded, public buses were marooned and even washed away and parts of the national highway were submerged under the raging waters. As with any crisis that occurs in our own backyard, MITRAz rose to the challenge to offer support and succour.
- We opened the doors of our centre to house more than 30 people in need of shelter and provided them with food and clothing.
- We distributed over a hundred packets of groceries and clothes to the people of Rayaravaripalli village who had been totally cut off from civilization as the connecting bridge had collapsed in the rains.
- We took up electrical, motor and plumbing repairs in more than 160 homes in and around Puttaparthi that had borne the brunt of the angry waters.
At MITRAz, we believe in the adoption of sustainable methods and technologies as a way of life. We impart these earth-caring values to the students and implement the same at our Skill Development Centre as well. Energy saving, paper saving, re-use of materials for internal decor, strict avoidance of single use plastic in the premises are some of the steps we have taken to care for the planet in small ways. We also intend to have the students participate in tree-planting and their continuous upkeep as part of their community work program with us.
