Sikh Volunteers Travel 3,000 Km to Bring Seva to Flood-Hit Upper Assam

The spirit of Sikh seva, or selfless service, has travelled thousands of kilometres to flood-ravaged Upper Assam, with around 40 volunteers from Delhi, Haryana and Punjab joining relief and rehabilitation efforts in the region.

Representing nearly 10 Sikh organisations, the volunteers have travelled more than 3,000 km to assist families affected by the devastating floods. They have brought boats, medical supplies and other essential relief materials to communities struggling to recover from the disaster.

Actor Randeep Hooda has also joined the relief efforts on the ground, distributing assistance to families stranded in flood-affected areas.

The volunteers have been stationed in Upper Assam for more than a week, while several are expected to remain in the region for nearly two months to assist with rehabilitation.

All Assam Sikh Youth Association president Rabinder Singh, who is coordinating the relief efforts, said around 40 volunteers from outside Assam have joined the operation, supported by nearly 200 local volunteers.

The volunteers have arrived from different parts of Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. While some travelled by road, medical kits and other relief supplies were transported by air as cargo.

The relief operation is being jointly supported by organisations including Global Sikhs, Hemkunt Foundation and Khalsa Aid, which have mobilised resources to provide emergency assistance to flood-hit families.

As part of the operation, the volunteers have brought 10 boats to help reach inundated villages and distribute relief materials in areas that remain difficult to access.

Community kitchens, or langars, have also been set up at several locations to provide freshly prepared food to flood-affected residents. The central kitchen is being operated from the Sivasagar Gurdwara, where meals are being prepared and distributed to people in need.

The large-scale volunteer effort has emerged as a significant example of community-led humanitarian assistance, with people from different parts of the country travelling to Upper Assam to support those affected by the floods.