In February, TOS members in Assam and Arunachal Region were welcomed by Sissugram Children’s Home, 35 km from the city of Guwahati, where they distributed stationery, fruit, sweets and flip-flop-style sandals for inside wear. Regional TOS President, Mr Jatindra Nath Patowary, reported that the children gave them a warm reception, singing songs and performing dances for their new friends whom they urged to come back as soon as possible.

In April, in cooperation with the National Rural Health Mission, Mr Patowary’s team organised medical checks for six or seven villages in the Rangmahal area.  Supported by two mobile units fitted with X-ray, ECG and blood testing equipment, doctors and nurses examined around 200 people and distributed free medicines where appropriate.  

Members of the “Mahabahu” TOS group, under the leadership of Mrs Charu Lata Kalita, organised a much appreciated lunch for the medical staff and visiting TOS members. 

As is their habit on such occasions of TOS service outreach, Mr Patowary, his Regional Secretary Mr Anil Barua and other TOS and TS associates organised a public meeting to talk about Theosophy and the TOS.  He invited all present, particularly the young people, to study theosophical literature and to lead a life in accordance with the principles of Theosophy.

This event attracted keen media coverage.