103-Year-Old Assam Woman Donates Lifelong Savings To Flood-Hit Families
A 103-year-old woman from Assam, Kanaklata Das, donated her lifelong savings to support 77 families affected by recent floods. Her act of generosity has been widely praised as an inspiring example of social responsibility.
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Majroimari village in Assam's Sonitpur district has found a new symbol of compassion in 103-year-old Kanaklata Das, whose act of generosity has touched many across the state. After learning about the hardships faced by residents of the Amguri garden area in Sivasagar district following recent floods, Das decided to extend help in a meaningful way.She travelled to the Sivasagar District Commissioner's office, where she handed over financial assistance of Rs 2,000 each to 77 flood-affected families.
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