‘Joy Homes’ for the flood affected people of Kerala by Joyalukkas

THRISSUR: Joyalukkas Foundation has taken a noble initiative to help the flood affected population of Kerala. The Foundation is building a total of 250 houses for the flood victims. The function was attended by 50 beneficiary families from Thissur, Ernakulam, Malapurram and Palakkad districts. VS Sunil Kumar, Minister of Agriculture, recently inaugurated the get together of the beneficiaries of the housing project at DBCLC auditorium.

Speaking during the occasion, Sunil Kumar said, “The main challenge faced by the State was the loss of the houses for many. In such a situation, the Joyalukkas Foundation came forward to support the state government. The state has set has example for everyone in overcoming the flood, which has caused a loss of Rs 4000 crores.”

 The minister also added that the flood of 2018 has taught the lesson that the state need to follow a development model that preserves environment.

Adv. K Rajan, Chief Whip, delivered the keynote speech at the function presided over by Ajtha Vijayam, Mayor, Thrissur Corporation. S Shanavas, District Collector, released the brochure of the Joy Allukas Foundation. Yathish Chandra, city police commission distributed mementos to the beneficiaries at the function. Father Alter Thelappilly, CMI, Devamatha Provincial also spoke on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Joyalukkas, CMD, Joyalukkas Group said that the next get-together of the beneficiaries will be organised at the Allapuzha. He stated that local people had played a great role in the construction of houses. 130 beneficiaries of the Joy Homes project are already living in the houses allotted to them. The construction of the houses in the southern districts will be completed soon. The Joyalukkas Foundation has taken several model initiatives in the areas such as health, rehabilitation, education, environment protection and women empowerment.

Courtesy: Retail Jeweller India News Service