The winter season poses a harsh challenge for the underprivileged in Lucknow, with the homeless facing extreme adversity due to the lack of warm clothing and shelter. In a bid to support the city’s destitute, Lucknow University’s Department of Social Work has launched a ‘Happiness Van’ — a mobile service vehicle.
The van was officially flagged off on December 18 by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Alok Kumar. At the launch event, both faculty and students of the university donated essential items, food and warm clothing, to be distributed to those in need.
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor @profalokkumar Flagged off the “Happiness Van” from the @lkouniv an initiative of @SocialWork_UoL @dduswlu #AbhudayGullakPathsahalFoundation to promote Happiness in Community this winter@RakeshdwivediDr @dswlkouniv @ippr_lkouniv #SocialWork #LUSW pic.twitter.com/UtUN80hpnR
— Department of Social Work, University of Lucknow (@SocialWork_UoL) December 18, 2024
The Happiness Van will operate through a collaboration between Lucknow University and the city-based NGO, Abhuday Gullak Pathshala Foundation. It will deliver food, blankets, and warm clothes to those in need across the city. Additionally, special ‘Happiness Boxes’ have been set up within the university, where faculty and students can donate books, study materials, and sanitary pads, all of which will be distributed through the van.
Meanwhile, LMC is also working to provide night shelters for the homeless, offering warm water and food to those seeking refuge.
