Govt urges people to donate blankets, mattresses to homeless

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 26 2016 | 9:13 PM IST
The Delhi government has appealed to the residents of the national capital to donate blankets and mattresses to homeless people who have taken refuge in night shelters to battle the harsh cold.
The government has also urged NGOs to adopt a night shelter each and provide food to the homeless.
Those wanting to donate blankets, mattresses and other material should dial 011-23387879, 8527898295 and 8527898296.
The Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board has set up about 250 night shelters to cater to those battling the icy chill and hunger out in the open.

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First Published: Dec 26 2016 | 9:13 PM IST

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