Indore Collector Vivek Kumar spends Diwali evening with elderly at Dakwadi night shelter

Collector Vivek Kumar visited the night shelter at Dakwadi on Saturday evening on the occasion of Diwali. Saying the festival carries a message of sharing joy and spending time with loved ones, he went to be among the elderly residents.

Kumar spoke warmly with the elderly residents and asked after their well-being. He also enquired about the facilities and food arrangements at the shelter. He lit sparklers with them and distributed sweets. He then honoured them with shawls, coconuts and fruit. The happiness on the residents' faces was clearly visible.

During the conversation, the residents raised the matter of a television at the shelter. The Collector directed the officer concerned to have a TV installed. He also gave the residents his mobile number and told them they could contact him directly if they faced any problem.

Kumar also inspected the night shelter. With the cold season approaching, he directed the officials concerned to ensure there are enough mattresses and warm blankets, that the premises are kept clean, and that clean drinking water is assured.