In October, a fire devastated the village of Margi, which is located in a remote region of Kashmir. The fire spread quickly and destroyed all 170 houses in the village.

Margi lies 25 kilometers beyond the main city of Kishtwar. Its isolation prevented fire brigades from reaching the village in time to extinguish the fire.

Rotarians from District 3070 (India) distributed blankets and clothing in the village, but adequate shelter is desperately needed. The district, in collaboration with local Rotary clubs, plans to rebuild the destroyed homes, at an estimated total cost of US$212,500. Any additional funds will be used to provide more blankets and warm clothing and replace other essential home items lost in the fire.

To help

To make a contribution to this relief and recovery effort, please make checks payable to the Rotary District 3070 Disaster Relief Fund.

Checks can be mailed to:

Dr. Surinder P.S. Grover
27 Link Road Lajpat Nagar
Jalandhar, Punjab, 144001, India

For more information, or to arrange for an electronic transfer, contact:

Surinder P.S. Grover
Rotary Club of Jalandhar West
Tel: +91 181 2221389 (residence); +91 987 2666177 (business)

Fax: +91 181 2221389 (residence)