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**sunilg** · 06-24-2013, 02:30 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Thanks for taking the initiative Dipankar.

We'll definitely do something. Let me get back on this by evening. Meanwhile, lets hear what others have to say on this. I am thinking of doing something with the help of Tilak Soni who is already in the affected area in Uttarkashi and is an xBhpian himself.

**rx100.7050** · 06-24-2013, 02:34 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Originally posted by sunilg View Post

Thanks for taking the initiative Dipankar.

We'll definitely do something. Let me get back on this by evening. Meanwhile, lets hear what others have to say on this. I am thinking of doing something with the help of Tilak Soni who is already in the affected area in Uttarkashi and is an xBhpian himself.

I was thinking of this guy the other day!!! Hats off to this gentleman and his spirit. I am ready to help him so that he can extend his help to others there.

**Old Fox** · 06-24-2013, 02:44 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Originally posted by rx100.7050 View Post

I was thinking of this guy the other day!!! Hats off to this gentleman and his spirit. I am ready to help him so that he can extend his help to others there.

Yes, Tilak can be our point-man as he is based in Uttarkashi, is in first-hand touch with the local administration and a couple of NGO's who are doing good work there. But first we need to decide in what manner are we to contribute towards the rescue and support work. Which is where we need you all to put those grey cells to work and come up with ideas.

**rx100.7050** · 06-24-2013, 03:01 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Couple of points from my end.\

Our company has started CSR initiative by asking us to contribute to any of the items listed below:

Plastic sheets- Very important as they can build temporary shelters for staying.
Nylon Rope- Support for plastic shelters.
Biscuit packets- ready to eat.
Fabric- Old cloths
Blankets
Sheets
Tetra milk/juice packs
Disposable napkins
Bleaching powder
Chlorine pills
Drugs phitkari ware
Mosquito repellent candles
Glucose
Electoral sanitizer
Led flashlight Matchbox (liters)
Now, the problem, what I think is even if we collect these materials, it would be logistically hard to send them there safely in time unless we are sure of the NGO's capability. I am just assuming. The easiest way is to collect money & wire them. But then again, I am not sure whether Tilak or any NGO would be able to buy stuff from there as some businessmen have started charging exorbitant amount for all items.

Members are requested to put their thoughts in this.

**sunilg** · 06-24-2013, 03:47 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Guys, call it a mere co-incidence or a divine intervention, Tilak Bhai called me just before I was going to call him.

The things he told me about the recent floods created a horrible picture, far more serious than what we see in the news.

There, a lot of people have lost everything they had - their house, shops, livestock, vehicle, money, EVERYTHING and they do need help from us in whatever way possible.

As per Tilak Bhai, irrespective of who we chose as our medium of help to the flood affected people, we should avoid sending money and instead help with the actual stuff they need - plastic sheets, medicine, clothes, match box, torch, etc.

And Tilak ji himself has taken it upon him (with his group Where Eagles Dare) to collect all this stuff from whatever resources and distribute it among affected people. here's what he has posted on his facebook wall

Dear Friends,

As we are all aware of the tragedy that has struck Uttrakhand , WED in its own small capacity intends to reach out to those affected by the destruction.
We have a few collection centers in and and around NCR/ Uttarkashi as for now where in any member can donate essential items ( please note we are not accepting any money) . These items will then be moved forward to Uttrakhand, where in WED would arrange for further distribution.

Probable items that we are collecting is :
1. Biscuits/ ration
2. Torch/ batteries/ candles/matchboxes
3 Tarpaulin (to make shed)
4. Ground sheet/ Blankets
5. Basic medicines- Crocin/combiflam/ etc ( please be careful with expiry dates)
6. Old clothes
Please spread the word and help us in reaching out to people in these testing times.
Items can be donated with
1. Kartik Virmani- 9899669052
-B-176 Surya Nagar , Ghaziabad ( near ananad Vihar ISBT ) 201011
- Commercial Complex, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021

2. Rajib Acharya- 9910449950
Flat No: GH 3008 SPS Residency
18B Vaibhav Khand
Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, UP - 201010

3. CSh Vivek-8826596264
8/802 East End Appartment ,
Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Extension
Delhi-96

4. Tilak Soni -9810025788
Dangwal bhawan,
Kot bangla road
Uttarkashi

Please mail/contact us prior , in-case you are interested in extending a helping hand.
Also please share with your friends and family .

so, we're definitely going to arrange a G2g this coming Sunday to do whatever we can. This is the basic plan we have. and this G2G won't be restricted to xBhp members or bikers. Anybody who want to come and contribute is most welcome to do so. in case you want to go to these collection centers mentioned above, you can do that too. Based on the funds collected on Sunday, we'll buy the stuff mentioned by Tilak bhai and send it Uttarkashi.

and yes, in case you want to donate your old clothes (woolen/rain gear/umbrellas) you can do that too.

p.s: If you want to donate your old clothes, kindly respect the dignity of the people who need it. Kindly donate only the stuff that is in reasonably good shape.

**rx100.7050** · 06-24-2013, 04:46 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Ok... have you guys heard of Savemax? There is one located near Kalka Mandir, Nehru Place. It's kind of big bazaar which sells almost all type of items at good discount. If we are planning to collect money then we can visit this store to buy these items.

**Mik** · 06-24-2013, 05:22 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

I hope the logistics would be in place to send these things to Uttarakhand.

A lesson i learnt from a similar G2G in Delhi after the Leh floods in 2010 was this

1. Everyone has a bunch of fancy ideas.
2. Some get opinionated on how the relief work should be done.
3. People take up responsibilities which they are not able to follow through.

As far as i know, nothing came out of that G2G. If it did, i stand corrected.

I would suggest some basic steps

1. Talk to the Delhi contact of the facebook post about the logistics involved in sending over the stuff.
2. How much quantity can be transported.
3. Once we know the volume, lets collect money with a minimum of Rs xxx per person in the G2G this weekend. More the merrier.
4. Some core/volunteer members could work out where to purchase the stuff needed.
5. Get it delivered to the Delhi contact/loading place.

Lets meet up and get stuff done.

**rx100.7050** · 06-24-2013, 05:34 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Originally posted by Mik View Post

I hope the logistics would be in place to send these things to Uttarakhand.A lesson i learnt from a similar G2G in Delhi after the Leh floods in 2010 was this1. Everyone has a bunch of fancy ideas.2. Some get opinionated on how the relief work should be done.3. People take up responsibilities which they are not able to follow through.As far as i know, nothing came out of that G2G. If it did, i stand corrected.I would suggest some basic steps1. Talk to the Delhi contact of the facebook post about the logistics involved in sending over the stuff.2. How much quantity can be transported.3. Once we know the volume, lets collect money with a minimum of Rs xxx per person in the G2G this weekend. More the merrier.4. Some core/volunteer members could work out where to purchase the stuff needed. - I can volunteer for this5. Get it delivered to the Delhi contact/loading place.Lets meet up and get stuff done.

4. Some core/volunteer members could work out where to purchase the stuff needed. - I can volunteer for thisIf possible, I may volunteer for one day trip to UK to be part of the contingent which will supply these items to Tilak & group.

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Originally posted by Mik View Post

I hope the logistics would be in place to send these things to Uttarakhand.A lesson i learnt from a similar G2G in Delhi after the Leh floods in 2010 was this1. Everyone has a bunch of fancy ideas.2. Some get opinionated on how the relief work should be done.3. People take up responsibilities which they are not able to follow through.As far as i know, nothing came out of that G2G. If it did, i stand corrected.I would suggest some basic steps1. Talk to the Delhi contact of the facebook post about the logistics involved in sending over the stuff.2. How much quantity can be transported.3. Once we know the volume, lets collect money with a minimum of Rs xxx per person in the G2G this weekend. More the merrier.4. Some core/volunteer members could work out where to purchase the stuff needed. - I can volunteer for this5. Get it delivered to the Delhi contact/loading place.Lets meet up and get stuff done.

4. Some core/volunteer members could work out where to purchase the stuff needed. - I can volunteer for thisIf possible, I may volunteer for one day trip to UK to be part of the contingent which will supply these items to Tilak & group.

**Mik** · 06-24-2013, 06:05 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Thanks RX.
Now the three questions that remain
1. Transport ?
2. What stuff
3. Volume (100 torches, easier to send than 100 blankets - volume)

I think it would be appropriate for sunilg/any others who know Tilak Soni personally, to ask these questions.

If we have this in place, all of us who are interested in donating money can collect money locally through their friends etc and give the total amount in the G2G on Sunday.

**sunilg** · 06-24-2013, 06:23 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Some very valid points raised by you guys.

Instead of buying from any super bazaar/retail chain, we'd rather buy it from Sadar Bazaar kind of markets where it is actually cheaper. Though what we buy directly depends on the money we have in hand + the knowledge of a vendor who can give us this stuff and a very good price.

So ideally we should buy only those things which we can get maximum, though we shouldn't end up sending 100s of cartons of candles/match box just because we got it cheap.

As per my conversation with Tilak, we just need to drop the stuff we've collected to their collection centers in Delhi and they'll take care of sending it to ground zero in Uttaranchal, since they are also collecting the donations from other resources as well. Though I'll talk to him once again and confirm.

Though we'll definitely need some cars and some big plastic bags to carry the collected stuff from the G2G point to Tilak's dropping point in Delhi/NCR.

So as of now, we need immediate help on this from members:

If any one of you knows a manufacturer/supplier who can give us either or all of the above-listed items at a good price (and ideally give us a discount too for this noble cause) then do let us know.

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**Mik** · 06-24-2013, 06:40 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Maybe we (NCR guys) could share the same on fb. Its Delhi! Sabke koi na koi contacts toh hotey hi hai

I have shared it on my wall.

Though any supplier/manufacturer will give a discount based on the volume and the authenticity of purpose (which we might have to show him)

**princesirohi** · 06-24-2013, 06:44 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

i too would like to contribute like everyone else, so kindly give us an account number so that those who are not in delhi can also contribute.

i have a few doubts and suggestions--

by the time our help will be ready for dispatch, maybe most of the ppl would have been evacuated so... can we help in evacuation, if our money is sufficient to hire atleast one chopper trip from affected area to nearest city by hiring private choppers. i may sound foolish.

one more thing, there are a lot of ppl stranded there, who are alive but not able to convey this to their near and dear ones, i do not know but if mobile network is working may be a working mobile phone with talktime so that a volunteer lets them talk to their family members. or a sat phone. just guessing.

may be food packets.

whatever you guys do.. i am in.

**rx100.7050** · 06-24-2013, 06:46 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

MODS: If you can provide an account no. solely dedicated for collecting money from members based out of other states that would be provide a major boost.

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MODS: If you can provide an account no. solely dedicated for collecting money from members based out of other states that would be provide a major boost.

**Mik** · 06-24-2013, 06:48 PM

Re: Help for Uttarakhand : Planning

Not sure about the legality of that. You know, taxes and IT returns :-)
But, one can tie-up with giveIndia.org if the money is routed through and NGO as per my understanding.

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