Pravasi Co-ordination Committee, Qatar (PCCQ), a body of various Indian community organisations in the country, has appealed to the community members to provide support for repatriation of the most distressed compatriots.
“We received over 1,500 applications for a free-of-cost chartered flight to Kochi with 180 seats. On closer scrutiny, we were convinced that all of them deserve to be repatriated at the earliest as they are in distress due to various reasons. As our first free flight to Kochi is set to fly on July 1, we are exploring ways to help the other members too,” Nizar Kocheri, chairman of PCCQ told Gulf Times.
The organisation set several proposals to the community members in helping the distressed community members to be repatriated.
“We are not asking for huge amounts of money for this noble cause. We are appealing to individuals who can support through smaller contributions. Those who are interested in this initiative, can join the movement in several ways,” explained Kocheri.
The forum has set up mainly four proposals. Depending on the financial capacity, individuals can either sponsor full or half travel expenses of one person.
They can also identify a needy person who has to travel and bear the expenses of the person. In addition, anyone who needs to travel to India, can travel in the flight, provided that he meets the expenses of another passenger too.
“Several organisations had come forward to help us in our first free flight. As we have identified more passengers who are equally eligible to travel at the earliest, we request the community members to come forward and join in this noble initiative. Your small gesture of support will go a long way in helping serval needy people to reach home and join their family members, “added, VC Mashood, general convener of PCCQ.
Those who wish to support the initiative can join by registering through this link.
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