By Rotary Club of Cuttack Sunshine
*ROTARY CLUB OF CUTTACK SUNSHINE* CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH *“SEVA SAMARPAN* – JOY OF GIVING”
Service, Compassion and Dignity Extended to *160 Inmates at Sevak Jara Nibas,* Chhatia
Cuttack, 15 August 2026:
On the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, the *Rotary Club of Cuttack Sunshine* organised its mega service initiative *SEVA SAMARPAN* – Joy of Giving” at Sevak Jara Nibas, Chhatia, with the noble objective of bringing happiness, dignity and a sense of belonging to the elderly residents of the institution.
The programme was graced by *PDG Rtn Jayashree Mohanty* as the *Chief Guest* and *DLF Rtn Tanmay Mohanty* as the *Guest of Honour*. Their gracious presence and words of encouragement added special significance to the service initiative.
As part of the programme, the Rotary Club distributed cooked food, sarees, garments and other essential items to nearly *160 inmates of Sevak Jara Nibas*. The initiative was not merely a distribution of material necessities, but an expression of love, respect, compassion and human solidarity towards senior citizens who deserve care, dignity and companionship.
The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of *15 Rotarians* and *6 non-Rotarian guests*, including Club *President Rtn Dr Sambit Kumar Lenka*, *Secretary Rtn Sudhir Kumar Rath*, *Charter Secretary Rtn Rama krushna Mohanty*,*Rtn Rama Krushna Dash* *Rtn Siba Narayan Swain, Rtn Anup Kumar Mohanty, Rtn Prasant Kumar Mallick, Rtn Sanjit Das, Rtn CA Dr Binay Kumar Bose, Rtn Asish Biswal, Rtn Pramod Kumar Sethy, Ann Kabita Sethy, Prasan Kumar Dash, Patitapaban Ram, Chinmay Kumar Senapati and Subrat Kumar Behera*.
Speaking on the occasion, the members emphasised that true celebration of Independence lies not only in remembering the sacrifices of our freedom fighters, but also in serving society and standing beside those who need care and support.
*SEVA SAMARPAN* beautifully reflected the Rotary spirit of “Service Above Self”, transforming the joy of Independence Day into the Joy of Giving.
The initiative also carried a powerful message: food can satisfy hunger, clothes can provide comfort, but compassion can restore dignity and create lasting happiness.
The *Rotary Club of Cuttack Sunshine* expressed its commitment to continue undertaking meaningful community-service projects that touch lives and *Create Lasting Impact*
A Day of Giving. A Day of Caring. A Day of Humanity.
*SEVA SAMARPAN* – Joy of Giving stood as a meaningful Independence Day tribute, demonstrating that when we give with a compassionate heart, we don't merely serve people—we create hope, spread happiness and build a better society.
*Rotary Club of Cuttack Sunshine*
Service Above Self
“Together, *We Create Lasting Impact*.”
