Now, call Childline for emergency ration during weekend lockdowns

Ludhiana: The Childline team of Ludhiana railway station has started delivering ration to people calling on their helpline number 2701098 during weekend lockdowns.

The members of the team will distribute basic amenities like essential commodities as well as baby food, sanitisers, masks, shoes and clothes to needy families that contact the toll free number.

Kulwinder Singh,in charge of Childline (Ludhiana team), said, “The weekend lockdown is taking a toll on the poor and so we have decided to what we can. There will be a team of seven people here — comprising three members of Childline Ludhiana, three volunteers, one part-time counsellor and one full time co-coordinator.”

Singh said Childline service will continue to take care of all minor children who get separated from their family members while travelling in trains. “Moreover, Childline will ensure women passengers get baby food on board the train for their children,” he added.