The World Health Group Platform was launched on 22nd May, 2020 in the NIC Video Conference Room, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Mon. Representative from the KU/KNSK/KSU/KBBB/IRCS/World Vision/Nagaland NGO's Forum attended the programme.

The online Platform was launched by Thavaseelan K, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Mon. Nimith Agrawal, Founder of World Health Group gave a briefing to the audience about the online platform (www.worldhelpgroup.com) entirely dedicated together to the needs of the individuals and families whose livelihoods were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with essential requirements such as food, rations and basic medicines. The '111' app known as "Ek Aur Ek Gyarah" that can be easily downloaded from the Google Play Store is another mode to seek help through the Platform.

Short speeches were given by Honang Konyak, Vice President of Konyak Union, Chemyuh Konyak, Executive Secretary of Konyak Baptist Bumeinok Bangjum (KBBB) and Wennyei Konyak, NCS, Convener of the Empowered Group for COVID-19, Mon District. 

In a first of its kind in Nagaland, Mon District Administration has tied up with World Help Group Foundation to ensure that the poorest and hardest to reach communities will get the help and assistance that they require.

The Online Platform had also been designed to enable Local Authorities/NGOs/Civil Societies to disseminate information and provide assistance in a prompt manner.

The Mon District Administration has set up a Call Centre at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Mon for implementing the initiative.

The Helpline Number is 9862793629/9612014688 for queries and assistance.

(DIPR)