Assam Flood Relief: Venkateswara College Northeast Students Launch Campaign as Acharya Dharmveer Appeals for Collective Support
New Delhi: In a show of solidarity with Assam, Delhi University students and members of the Northeast community have come together to support families affected by the ongoing flood situation. The Northeast Students’ Association of Venkateswara College has started a relief campaign aimed at bringing together students, young people, volunteers and civil society.
Yug Sanskriti Nyas is supporting the campaign as a partner organisation.
Students Step Up to Help Assam
As flood-affected communities in Assam continue to face difficult conditions, Northeast students living and studying in Delhi have decided to turn their concern into action.
The campaign will collect essential relief supplies, including food, packaged drinking water, medicines, clothing, hygiene products and other daily necessities. Organisers are also encouraging Northeast residents in Delhi, student groups, social organisations, businesses, volunteers and members of the public to participate.
The broader aim is to ensure that assistance reaches families who need it while encouraging young people to take part in community service.
Acharya Dharmveer Calls for Collective Action
Acharya Dharmveer, founder of Yug Sanskriti Nyas, has expressed support for the campaign and appealed to people across India to help families affected by the Assam floods.
He said that Assam is an integral part of the national community and that people must go beyond expressing sympathy during a crisis. He emphasised that practical support, combined with youth participation, can make relief efforts more effective.
According to Acharya Dharmveer, the size of an individual donation is not the most important factor. What matters is the willingness to help and the collective effort to ensure that support reaches affected families.
‘Our Small Effort Can Make a Difference’
Devayani Lama, President of the Venkateswara College Northeast Students’ Association and a third-year Political Science student, said the students wanted to stand with Assam at a difficult time.
“This is a difficult time for Assam, and we want to stand with our people. Students may have limited resources, but collective effort can certainly make a difference,” she said.
Association Vice President Priyanka Dole, a third-year History student, said every contribution can have value when it reaches families in need.
“Our small contribution can become a ray of hope for families affected by the floods. We appeal to everyone to come forward and support Assam,” she said.
Cultural Secretary Anindita Ray, a third-year History student, said cultural ties become particularly meaningful during a crisis.
“Culture brings people together, and that bond becomes even stronger during a crisis. We want to turn our concern into meaningful support,” she said.
Anish Bhagwati, an Advisory Committee member and third-year Sociology student, highlighted the role young people can play in humanitarian work.
“Young people can make an important contribution to humanitarian relief efforts. We are committed to extending every possible support to this relief campaign,” he said.
Relief Materials to Reach Affected Areas
The campaign will focus on collecting food, drinking water, medicines, hygiene supplies, clothes and other essential materials.
Organisers said the collected supplies will be sent to affected areas with the help of local volunteers and appropriate relief networks. Coordination will be maintained to ensure that assistance reaches communities facing the greatest need.
At the same time, the campaign aims to create a wider network of young volunteers and community members in Delhi.
Connecting Youth Energy With Social Service
The initiative brings together Gen Z’s energy, the social responsibility of young people and the community strength of Northeast residents.
Acharya Dharmveer has urged citizens to contribute according to their capacity. He said that even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference to a flood-affected family.
The organisers believe the campaign can serve two purposes: providing practical support to people affected by the Assam floods and strengthening the social and emotional bond between Delhi and the Northeast.
Students Associated With the Campaign
- Devayani Lama – President, Northeast Students’ Association, Venkateswara College; Third Year, Political Science
- Priyanka Dole – Vice President; Third Year, History
- Anindita Ray – Cultural Secretary; Third Year, History
- Anish Bhagwati – Advisory Committee Member; Third Year, Sociology
The association and its partner organisations have appealed to citizens, Northeast community members, student organisations, social groups, businesses and well-wishers to contribute to the Assam flood relief effort.
The campaign carries the message of “Service, Unity and National Solidarity” and seeks to encourage young people to turn their concern for disaster-affected communities into meaningful action.
