Covid19 has hit the whole world very badly. Though India is in a much better position as compared to several countries, the nationwide lockdown imposed due to the Corona Virus pandemic has left many people helpless. Several poor and rural families are facing a shortage of food and other necessary items. Daily wage workers are the worst affected due to this crisis, as they depend on daily wages for their survival. In this difficult phase several people and organizations have come forward with a helping hand. Dr. Yogesh Dube (Recipient of National Youth Award and National Award for helping Divyangjans from President of India) has undertaken a massive outreach programme with the help of his organizations Bhartiya Vikas Sansthan and Uttar Bhartiya Mahasangh to bring succor to the affected people.

Bhartiya Vikas Sansthan along with its 600+ active volunteers has taken steps to help citizens affected by COVID-19 in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Vasai, Nagpur, Surat, Kalyan-Dombivli, Thane and Palghar Districts. Bharitya Vikas Sansthan and Uttar Bhartiya Mahasangh, working under the able guidance of Dr. Yogesh Dube till now had packed more than 50,000 meals that were distributed to the migrant workers, homeless people, slum dwellers and poor across the city.

We have helped Divyangs with the ration and also started the Online Skill Development Training for them so that they can earn their livelihood from the comfort of their homes once the lockdown is over.
Dr. Yogesh Dube is in constant touch with Government bodies, ministries and other associations to ensure that no needy person is left bereft without receiving the desired help. In the event of any lacuna and inadequacy in the government’s work, timely concerns were raised both with the government and bodies like NHRC and SHRC.”

This association has not raised any funds from the public or requested any funds from any association to help the poor and needy people. The volunteers have been taking necessary hygiene precautions by wearing gloves, face masks and using hand sanitizers while maintaining social distance during food distribution. Dr. Yogesh Dube further added that various bodies and commissions like NITI Aayog and others have already appreciated the efforts of Bhartiya Vikas Sansthan.

Contribution During Corona Pandemic period

• Distribution of Food & Medical Kits for poor and needy people.
• Have packed more than 1,30,000 meals and distributed to the migrant workers, homeless people, slum dwellers and poor across the city.
• 600+ volunteers are constantly working to help people affected by covid-19 in entire Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Vasai, Nagpur, Surat, Kalyan-Dombivili, Thane and Palghar Districts and other Maharashtra & Gujarat regions.
• Approx 45,000 Migrant workers, needy people and their family benefitted by the initiatives.
• Distributed around 20,000 ration kits to the needy families and slum dwellers.
• Distributed medical kits & medicine to the needy people, senior citizen and divyangjans.
• Distributed PPE kits to medical practitioners. Sanitization, and safety workers, poor and needy people.
• Distributed masks, sanitizers and gloves to needy and poor people.
• Helped in getting permissions from government/police for emergencies.
• Assisted in corona advisory center.
• Started #Helpline through the help of experts in healthcare, wellness and psychological Counsellors, Legal Support, Financial Consultant, Disability Experts, Sky Lift Air-ambulance, Training & Placement support for all community, health workers, poor and needy people.
• Contributed funds to the Central and State Government fund raising campaigns.
• Petition filed in Supreme Court for migrating people of other state for arrangement of transportation to their native place.
• Transportation arrangements for poor Migrating people of other states to their native places.
• Arrangements of foods & medical kits done for the migration people.
• Started online skill development training for all community and divyangjans
• Free checkups & medical camps for Divyangjans in North Mumbai.
• The Mumbai Dabbawalas who have been delivering our lunch boxes for the last 130 years are now deprived of the livelihood. More than 5,000 Dabbaawalas have been struggling to survive for last six months. The pandemic has taken their jobs away and they’re now struggling for their livelihood. Petition filed in NHRC & MSHRC for Dabbawals and their families who are starving in Covid 19. Now they are being enrolled under the following schemes
  o Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Jan Aarogya Yojna – State Government Scheme of the Government of Maharashtra
  o Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojna – Government of India
  o Aayushman Bharat Yojna – Government of India
  o Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna – Government of India
  o Pradhan Mantri Suruksha Bima Yojna – Government of India
  o Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojna – Government of India
• Distributed Rations, Medical kits to more than 1000 Dabawalas families.
• Distributed the Ration, Medical kits to more than 1000 Dabawalas and their families in their native place (Pune).
• Established community kitchens for starving people.
• Supported poor artisans, folk artists and classical singers
• Initiated and supported ‘The Renal Project” under which Dialysis arrangements are made for needy people.
• Launched “Family Medical Store” in Mumbai for poor and needy
• Organised various programmes for Divyangjans and youth with network partners.
• Made a motivational video to honour front line Corona Warriors.
• Submitted a proposal to the State Government and Government of India to support in their health initiatives and complete Covid Management
• Raised timely concerns to the authorities and bodies like NHRC and SHRC.
• Efforts appreciated by various bodies and commissions like NITI Aayog and others.