Pune’s Gurudwaras and NGOs Lead Effort for Punjab Flood Relief
Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Kondhwa, 11th September 2025: As Punjab reels under the impact of devastating floods, Pune has stepped up to extend a helping hand. A Relief Collection Center for Punjab Flood Victims has been set up at Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Ganesh Peth, where citizens can donate food grains, clothes, medicines, and financial aid.
The initiative is being jointly organized by Akhil Nagarik Ekta Manch Kondhwa, Yusufia Education Trust, Hadia Foundation, Jagruti Foundation, and residents of Kondhwa Khurd. The camp will run from 9 to 18 September 2025 at Veer Tanaji Malusare Chowk, Kondhwa Khurd, Pune.
Organizers have assured full transparency in the process. All monetary contributions will be handed directly to Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, while the donated food, medicines, and clothes will also be channeled through the Gurudwara before being transported to flood-affected regions of Punjab.
The camp has already seen overwhelming participation from the community. From schoolchildren to elderly citizens, people are contributing in every possible way. A particularly moving moment came when a young schoolgirl, who had saved money to buy snacks with her friends, instead donated ₹100 to the relief fund. Her receipt became the first contribution of the camp, symbolizing the spirit of shared humanity.
Explaining the motivation behind the initiative, Salim Mulla, President of Hadia Foundation, said: “Every time, the people of Punjab—especially the Sikh community—have stood for humanity. Through Langar and selfless service, they have helped everyone without discrimination. Today, it is our responsibility, as the people of Pune and Kondhwa, to stand with them in this time of need. All funds will go directly to Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Pune, ensuring there is no confusion about where the money goes. All relief material will also be routed through the Gurudwara before being sent to Punjab.
This is a natural disaster, and humanity must come first. Five years ago, we also organized relief for Bihar. We never ask who is affected or where they are from—Punjab, Bihar, or anywhere else. We only see humanity. When we began this camp, the very first contribution came from a small girl. She had saved money for snacks with her school friends, but instead, she gave one hundred rupees to our fund. That receipt, from a child’s hand, is proof that everyone—from children to elders—is contributing. That is the real beauty of this campaign.”
The relief camp is not just a collection drive—it is a reminder of the deep bonds that tie communities across India. In times of crisis, Pune has once again shown that solidarity and compassion can transcend boundaries.
