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Times News Network Ludhiana: Daan Utsav 2024 saw an overwhelming response from residents across various cities, who generously donated over 100,000 clothes, 5,000 toys, 3,000 pairs of shoes, 2,000 bedding items, 1,500 utensils, 3,000 appliances, as well as groceries and e-waste, among other contributions. The two-day distribution ceremony under ‘Daan Utsav’ commenced at Indoor stadium, Pakhowal road on Monday. Additional deputy commissioner (ADC rural development) Harjinder Singh presided over as the chief guest on the first day and felicitated the participants.
Daan Utsav 2024 is being organised by Ludhiana municipal corporation in association with CityNeeds. Apart from Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mohali, Chandigarh, Ropar and Patiala, the utsav was also observed in Panchkula (Haryana) and Delhi this year. The collection drive under the Daan Utsav was held during the first week of October and dropping centres were established across different cities where residents could drop the old/new items for the needy persons.
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