From food to meds, volunteer groups in Telangana step up to help senior citizens in need- The News Minute

As featured in The News Minute by Mithun MK on 27 March 2020

In Telangana, the state government has set up a helpline for senior citizens stuck in their homes during the 21-day lockdown. But protocols are yet to be formulated, leaving many in desperate need for immediate assistance. Volunteer groups, however, are self-organising, attempting to reach out to senior citizens who live alone.

In Hyderabad, around 20 senior citizens who live alone and are in need of essentials are being assisted by volunteers from Youngistan Foundation, “We have about 50 volunteers so far and we are getting requests for assistance from other major cities as well. There are many senior citizens who need help but don’t know where to reach out to,” says Arun Daniel Yellamaty, President of the Youngistan Foundation. The volunteers have to follow social distancing measures and ensure no physical contact is made with senior citizens as they are highly vulnerable to the coronavirus, he adds.

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