IndEx Bahrain to organise textbooks collection and distribution

TDT | Manama

An annual campaign to collect and distribute used educational textbooks among Indian expatriates will continue this year. This was confirmed yesterday by organisers. The campaign was first initiated by IndEx Bahrain, in association with Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam.

It calls for the collection of textbooks under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus, through various collection boxes kept in different locations across the Kingdom. The books are later distributed to the needy.

The initiative was started to support underprivileged students as well as to increase the awareness about reusing books for environmental purposes. The free distribution of school uniforms and stationeries was also a part of this campaign.

Organisers added that in light of the present situation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all those interested in the campaign must first register online. Students’ parents can sign up with their name, requirements and their interest in donated books.

Later, organisers will assist the registered parents with the delivery and collection process. “The prevailing conditions are much complicated and many parents are facing various challenges. Textbooks collection and distribution are inevitable in such a situation and we will take all the necessary steps possible to support these parents,” said IndEx Bahrain coordinator Rafeeq Abdulla.

“As done in previous years, arrangements are being made to distribute school uniforms to the needy students.” For more details, contact any one of the IndEx Bahrain representatives: Sany Paul (39855197), Rafeeq Abdulla (38384504), Aji Bhasy (33170089), Aneesh Varghese (39899300), Balakrishna Prasad (36163772), Latheef Ayanchery (39605806), or Naveen Nambiar (39257781). To request for the registration link, send an e-mail to indexbhn@gmail.com.