As part of a heartfelt Labour Day initiative, a team from the Odisha of SFI and AEGF demonstrated extraordinary community spirit amidst intense summer heat on May 1, 2025. 

1,622 glasses of sarbat were distributed to farmers, labourers, and travellers across Manawar block. The initiative was locally coordinated with enthusiastic participation from AEs and community volunteers. 

Leading Contributors: 

• Urmila Bai Patel – Ukhlda, Umarban 

• Dhanraj Waskel – Kalalda, Umarban 

• Vinay Kag – Japdi, Manawar 

• Aravind Patidar – Manawar 

• Varsha Gehlot – Gandhwani 

• Ranchord Muvel – Godhpura, Gandhwani 

Special appreciation to the team for their coordination and community outreach. 

A simple gesture with a lasting impact — proving once again that compassion and commitment define our field teams every single day.