TTH foundation in saving the Himalayan villages during COVID.

Rishikesh, 2021-Dec-22 — /EPR Network/ — The TTH foundation adopted 80 villages from the remotest parts of Uttrakhand during the difficult times of covid and worked on the following:-

 

• Distribution of PPE, Digital thermometer, Oximeter and other safety

 

-Educating the locals about COVID guidelines and quarantine.

 

• Setting up quarantine centers and healthcare facilities.

 

-Work in coordination with the Government to develop COVID care resources.

 

A total of 80 villages in four districts were reached & more than 4 Lakh medical kits, including oximeters, masks, thermometers, basic medicines, and safety brochures, were distributed.

 

‘’Between 18th-26th May 2021, 4000 medical kits were distributed in Lohajung, followed by Uttarkashi & Joshimath, up to the last Indian village of MANA. This was just the beginning. In all 80 villages in 4 districts were reached & more than 4 Lakh medical kits including oximeters, masks, thermometers, basic medicines and safety brochures were distributed.’’ said Rakesh Pant.

 

TTH FOUNDATION trained local volunteers, worked with Asha workers, Gram Pradhans, Panchayat members, set up medical & educational camps, quarantine centres.

 

“We have just touched the tip of the iceberg in our efforts to save the Himalayan villages from Covid. Of the 13 districts in Uttarakhand, we have just reached 4 so far, through our limited resources. And we still have Himachal Pradesh & Ladakh to cover, which face similar challenges.” said Sandeep Rawat.

About Trek the Himalayas

Trek the Himalayas is one of India’s leading trekking and adventure organisations. TTH was founded in 2010 by highly passionate trekkers and mountaineers. With over a decade of experience, they have helped Adventure Tourism spread in almost all the hilly states of India. Ensuring all the safety standards, they’re the safest and most trusted adventure provider in the country and are dedicated to the cause of mountains and adventure for all, despite the hindrances.