Agartala, September 21: The Radhanagar outlet of Purvaudaya’s “Heart of Humanity” initiative has resumed operations, offering residents a platform to donate food, clothes and household items that can be collected free of charge by people who need them.
The initiative is run by Purvaudaya, a Tripura-based NGO founded by social worker Niti Sharma. Its services are designed to be accessible without formalities, with beneficiaries not required to provide personal information or explain their circumstances.
A “no questions asked” system allows residents to leave usable items at designated collection points and enables those in need to take what they require. The outlet has separate shelves for clothing and community refrigerators for surplus food, which are available 24 hours a day.
The organisation said the initiative draws inspiration from Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur and Maharani Kanchan Prabha Devi, whose legacies are associated with Tripura’s development and values of compassion and public service.
The reopening follows feedback from local residents about the functioning of Purvaudaya’s outlets. The NGO said staffing and administrative challenges had affected operations at some locations, with periods of inactivity creating the impression among residents that the facilities had closed.
Purvaudaya said restoring the Radhanagar outlet is intended to provide continuity in services and rebuild public confidence in the community initiative.
The project also has an environmental dimension, as residents are encouraged to donate usable belongings and surplus food rather than throw them away. According to the organisation, the initiative seeks to bring together social support, sustainability and community participation.
“Let kindness always be in fashion” is the project’s slogan and reflects its emphasis on sharing resources while maintaining the dignity of those receiving assistance.
Following the reopening, Purvaudaya has urged residents to participate more actively by donating excess food, clothing and other usable household items, with the aim of expanding the initiative’s community reach.
