Do you want to help the poor or needy in India?

If we asked this question, most of us would undoubtedly say yes! However, it is surprising to see how little we actually reach out to the needy or poor.

Some people have far more than they need to live, while others barely make ends meet. Being poor implies being economically, politically, and socially deprived. They lack adequate clothing, food, education, and medical care. They rarely get the chance.

India has one of the world’s largest economies that is expanding the quickest. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India will be the fastest growing economy in 2022, with a growth rate of 11.5%.

However, the unexpected outbreak of the novel coronavirus in early 2020 pushed many Indians into poverty. It is estimated that between 150 and 199 million more people will fall into poverty by the end of 2022. People earned less than $1.9 per day in purchasing power parity between 2011 and 2019. During the pandemic, this power has deteriorated even further. According to a Niti Aayog study, 25% of India’s population is poor.

Keeping these figures in mind, it is our moral obligation to assist the needy in any way we can. It is true that helping those in need makes us feel great, happy, and completely satisfied. You can search the internet for NGO websites in India and become involved with one that interests you.

Here are some of the simplest and most basic ways you can help the needy and make a significant difference in society:

• Giving knowledge can assist the poor and needy in getting back on their feet. Education can help them get a job, be employed, build a career, achieve success, handle problems, and live a happy life. There are several educational NGOs in India that provide free education to the poor and needy. As literate and educated individuals, you can join these organisations or volunteer to teach whatever you can.
• There are approximately 1.77 million Indians who are homeless and cannot afford even a single meal for themselves and their families, so donating free food is not just a need, but a necessity. You can also find NGOs in India that only focus on providing food for the poor.
• It is obvious that people who live in this area are malnourished, at a higher risk of disease, and have limited access to healthcare. You can assist in organising free medical clinics, and you can invite doctors to treat the underprivileged and needy people.  

Narayan Seva Sansthan is one of the best NGOs to work for in India. It is a globally recognised NGO that deals with the welfare of differently abled and underprivileged people free of cost.

Additionally, they offer quality education to underprivileged kids and courses to adults in computer training, mobile repair, and sewing to help empower people with disabilities by enabling them to become self-sufficient.

Let us work together to see the change we want to see in our country and its transformation.

 “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller