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Bizman turns philanthropist, feeds hundreds daily in Rourkela
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Rourkela: In a remarkable display of humanitarian service, a 61-year-old former businessman has been providing free meals to hundreds of underprivileged people in the steel city for the past five years.
Subhash Baporia, a resident of Basanti Colony, quit his business in 2019 to dedicate himself to serving the poor and destitute through his organisation, 'Nar Sewa Narayan Seva'. What began as a personal mission has now grown into a network of over 1,000 members, with 21 active volunteers and 100 regular donors.
"God has given me everything, and I wanted to give back to society. I will continue serving the needy until my last breath," says Baporia, who lives with his wife, three sons, daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren.
The organisation serves breakfast to 25 people, lunch to 40, and dinner to 50 individuals daily. The meals are prepared in Baporia's house and distributed via scooter throughout the city, from Panposh area to Rourkela railway station.
Beyond providing meals, the organisation has expanded its services to include distribution of 56 wheelchairs, 9 tricycles, and 5 crutches to differently-abled persons, payment of school fees for underprivileged students and provision of medicines to the sick.
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He also distributed slippers, umbrellas and blankets to the needy. He also installed 4,500 water jars and 9 drinking water coolers across the city and placed 96 cemented water pots for stray animals.
The organisation also works closely with Asara Aloka, a local beggar rehabilitation centre. "Baporia ji not only rescues homeless people but also supports our centre with essential facilities," says Ashutosh Pradhan, manager of the centre.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, when many struggled to access food, Baporia's organisation stepped up its efforts, ensuring no one in their service area went hungry.
Baporia has demonstrated that individual initiative can create significant social impact, inspiring others to join the cause of helping those in need.
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