The SBI staffs in Garo hills, donate Rs. 37,700 for treatment of Chidam Marak

Tura, July 28: The district administration’s appeal to help six-year-old, Chidam Marak, who lost both his arms after being electrocuted can see a light of hope.

His heart telling story which appeared in media has motivated State Bank of India staffs in Garo hills, who made a generous donation of Rs. 37,700 to the deputy commissioner, Pravin Bakshi today at his chamber.

The cheque was handed over to Bakshi by assistant general manager of SBI, Garo hills region, Nixon Joseph in presence of his staffs.

“Responding to the appeal to assist the boy from a very poor family, all the staff of SBI voluntarily contributed to raise the fund to help him, who requires a Myo-electric hand. We feel proud of being able to contribute to the cost of the rehabilitation. This goes beyond the call of duty and an exemplary act which demonstrated the commitment of my colleagues to the people of Garo hills and to the society in general.  Apart from enhancing the image of SBI, it only proves that humane feelings are still not extinct in the society”, said Joseph.

He informed that all employees of the bank from the 41 branches contributed from their salary for the cause. “As a bank, we earn our profits from the people of Garo hills and as such, it becomes a part of our social responsibility to try and touch as many lives as possible through our endeavours”, he added.

Joseph also assured that he would take up the issue with his higher authorities seeking help for the boy.

A magisterial probe by deputy commissioner has blamed the Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (MePDCL) for the negligence as the transformer was unmanned and unfenced, which led to the electrocution.

After much criticism from different quarters, the corporation has released a contribution of Rs. 62,000. There has been a generous contribution from public as sum of Rs. 3,500.

Bakshi said, “We are happy that different organisation and individuals are coming forward to help the boy. What has touched us most is the age of the boy who has his whole life in front of him. Our campaign has touched a lot of people and we hope that by Christmas, we will have enough to ensure the rehabilitation package for Chidam”.

He noted that the contribution from public was disappointing. “This is the beginning we hope that the people will come forward to help this poor family. Many have expressed their desire to help but it seems they are still busy to come forward”, added Bakshi, who launched the campaign to help the boy.

At least Rs 10 lakh is required for the rehabilitation of Marak, which would include prosthetic limbs, counselling, doctor’s fees and extended therapy sessions.

The young boy lost both his arms after being electrocuted at Chasingre near Tura in West Garo Hills on November 16 last year.
While returning from school, the child had urinated near the edge of a high-voltage transformer, leading to the electrocution.

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