Lucknow, October 2026: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday flagged off 2,000 ration kits for distribution among flood-affected families in Lucknow and other districts as part of a relief initiative by Lions International.
The ration kits will be distributed in flood-affected areas, including Faizullaganj in Lucknow, Gonda, Bahraich, Balrampur and Lakhimpur, to support families struggling with the impact of flooding.
The trucks carrying the relief materials were flagged off by Pathak at the 1090 intersection in Lucknow. Lucknow North MLA Dr Neeraj Bora was also present at the event.
The initiative aims to provide essential food supplies to affected households and support relief efforts in the flood-hit regions of Uttar Pradesh.
Several Lions International office-bearers attended the programme, including District Governor Paramjit Singh, former Governor Manoj Ruhela, Mukesh Jain, Cabinet Secretary Sudip Kulshrestha, Chief Advisor Praveen Kumar, Treasurer Durgesh Bansal, First Deputy Divisional Magistrate Daljit Singh Tony and Second Deputy Divisional Magistrate Naveen Jhingaran.
Other officials and representatives of the organisation were also present during the flag-off ceremony.
The distribution of the 2,000 ration kits is part of Lions International’s efforts to extend assistance to flood-affected communities and provide relief to families in need.
