‘Services of Lions Club during natural calamities is immense'
He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a programme to install office-bearers at the Basaveshwar Kalyan Mantap in Yadgir on Wednesday.
Mr. Boyar said that Lions Club has been actively working even abroad, along with its activities in India, with the same service motto. Thousands of its members serve the needy in emergencies, including during the COVID-19 period, which hit human beings across the nation.
Promising all possible cooperation from the administration, the Deputy Commissioner said, 'The services of Lions Club, especially during natural disasters, is immense and I wish all members of the club to continue to work with the same enthusiasm.'
Superintendent of Police Pruthvik Shankar said that society will be healthy when selfless organisations like the Lions Club extend their service to the people.
Manojkumar Purohit, Suresh Janganani and others shared views on Lions Club.
Lions Club president Bheemanagouda Kyatnal, Hanumadas Mundad and others present.
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