Umaria (Madhya Pradesh): Swarochish Somavanshi, the District Collector of Madhya Pradesh's Umaria has donated all the air conditioners attached to his office, including his chamber, to all four Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRC) falling under his jurisdiction.
The government-run centre, which is meant for providing shelter to malnourished children, was functioning without an AC in the scorching summer heat.
"It was really hot inside the NRC building. We were trying to arrange for air conditioners but we felt it had to be installed immediately considering children are admitted in these centres. We have 4 NRCs in the block, we got ACs installed in all four," said Somavanshi.
The officer added, "for malnourished children, heat only aggravates the problem. Hence, such action was inevitable."
Dissipating the heat, the air conditioners provided instant respite to the children and their parents.
"We don't have problems with the heat here. We have coolers, and ACs too for our relief. We are provided with good services here," a woman said with satisfaction.
"This is not a generous endeavor. It is my responsibility to ensure the welfare of patients at the centre," Somavanshi asserted.
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For those admitted at the NRC's, the air conditioners are a welcome change but a lot more remains to be done.
