Bithika Dev distributed TV sets to NGOs

SILCHAR, Aug 3 – Bithika Dev, MLA and chairperson of Silchar Municipal Board, recently distributed TV sets to NGOs, clubs and families who were mostly affected by cyclonic storm last year. In this regard, a programme was organised at Gandhi Bhawan in Silchar town.In the programme, TV sets with dish antenna were given to 15 NGOs. Dev also handed over 1,200 sets to each of the 20 families who were badly affected in last year’s storm.In the meeting, Bithika Dev said that “TV is now-a-days considered as an essential commodity for the masses. It provides information as well as entertainment.”Gautam Ganguli, Deputy Commissioner of Cachar, in his speech said that this financial help has been provided from the MLAs’ Local Area Development Fund. He warmly acknowledged Bithika Dev for the help. Ganguli further said that 305 families had been affected in the last storm and to these families financial aid has been provided. source: assam tribune