Stemming Reverse Migration by Ensuring Food Security

With the current second wave of the pandemic, livelihood of many migrants in our cities is at risk. This in turn has direct impact on their ability to provide for basic needs for themselves and their families. Life seems to have come a full circle. We are in the same situation that we were in March- April last year (2020). With the impending lock-down, migrant families are again at the risk of food insecurities.

In this wave neither can they go back to their villages (pandemic is rearing its head in the villages as well) nor can they stay (due to lack of minimum work)

Last year Gubbachi had provided food relief to 25,000+ individuals. Respecting the dignity of the daily wage earner, Gubbachi, with your help, provided one-month's ration.

In our education intervention, Gubbachi has been working with 500+ underserved families for the education of their children. In the first wave of relief we are targeting support for these 500+ families. 

This year we are following a two pronged approach:

1. Provide one-month's grocery for a family of 4. The kit includes

Rice 25kgs, Masoor dal-3 kgs, Toor Dal-3 kgs, Gram Dal -3kgs, Sugar- 3 kgs, Oil- 3ltrs, Soap-3 pieces, Washing soap-3 pieces, Salt- 1 kg, Chilly powder - 250 gms, Dhaniya Powder- 250 gms, Turmeric Powder - 250 gms.

Cost per kit per family for one month- Rs.2,500/=

2. Cash transfer into bank accounts for families to meet expenses like gas/coal/kerosene, rental, water, etc. As last year, this year as well, cash transfers are only for families with Bank Accounts. 

Cost per family per month - Rs. 5,000/= 

Provide immediate food security to the families to stem reverse migration.

Provide cash support to meet the basic needs of the family while they tide over the lockdown and start work again.