KOCHI: As part of the community outreach programme in connection with Navy Week 2018 activities being undertaken by Southern Naval Command, ladies of Naval Wives Welfare Association (NWWA - Southern Region) and naval personnel from Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology (NIAT), Kochi, visited the Don Bosco ‘Valsalya Bhavan’, Ponnurunni, and ‘Home for Physically-Challenged Women’, Thevara, from October 16 to 20.
At Valsalya Bhavan, the naval personnel carried out repairs to doors, fitment of exhaust fans in kitchen, fitment of LED tube lights and bulbs, cleaning and painting of general areas and repair of water taps. Each child was also provided with a personal hygiene kit. Additionally, the centre was gifted with a water dispenser and flask. Various cultural programmes and telegames were also conducted, which saw the participation of many children.
Neerja Alamanda, senior member NWWA (SR), gave away prizes to the children.At the ‘Home for Physically-Challenged Women’, the NIAT team carried out electrical repairs, cleaning and painting. Amenities such as housekeeping items, study tables, emergency lamps and personal hygiene kits were also gifted by NWWA. Usha Sreedhar, senior member of NWWA (SR), graced the occasion as the chief guest.