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SGPC Sends Four Truckloads of Flood Relief to Nepal
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Core Event: Delivery of Relief Supplies to Kathmandu
A delegation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) arrived in Kathmandu with four trucks of material to assist families affected by the recent devastating floods in Nepal. The cargo includes generators, solar lights, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, blankets, quilts, sheets, khes, floor mats, utensils, rice and pulses, among other essential items. Distribution is being carried out in coordination with Nepal’s local government, with the supplies slated for delivery to flood-impacted households.
Background & Context: SGPC’s History of Disaster Aid
The SGPC has a record of providing humanitarian assistance during natural disasters. It previously dispatched relief after Nepal’s 2015 earthquake and related floods, establishing a pattern of cross-border aid. The organization’s stated policy is to extend help whenever disasters strike Sikh or broader communities in the region.
Key Figures Involved
- Kulwant Singh Mannan – SGPC chief secretary, who announced the arrival of the relief convoy.
- Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami – SGPC president, under whose direction the mission was launched and who oversees ongoing langar services.
- Satbir Singh – Officer on Special Duty (OSD) accompanying the delegation.
- Balwinder Singh Kahalwa – SGPC secretary.
- Satnam Singh Jhabal – Additional manager.
- Kashmir Singh – Gurdwara inspector.
- Pritam Singh – President of Gurdwara Guru Nanak Satsang, Kathmandu, coordinating local distribution.
- Angad Singh, Harpal Singh Pali, Darshan Singh, Gurdev Singh, Kulwant Singh, and Amarjit Singh – Leaders of Sikh Mission Nepal and volunteers assisting on the ground.
Official Statements & Responses
He noted that the current relief effort follows the same approach used after the 2015 Nepal disaster. Dhami directed the provision of langar services in the flood-affected zones, and local officials confirmed that the material will be handed out with government support.
Impact and Ongoing Support
Langar meals have been served for several days in the affected areas, providing immediate food relief. The SGPC’s partnership with Gurdwara Guru Nanak Satsang and Sikh Mission Nepal ensures that distribution reaches families efficiently. Volunteers continue to assess needs and coordinate with authorities, indicating that the relief operation will extend beyond the initial delivery of supplies.