Just Read! NGO in Mizoram delivers books at doorsteps to deal with lockdown

GUWAHATI: Kawtkai Library in in Mizoram is delivering books at doorsteps of people within their locality to beat lockdown.

Young Mizo Association (YMA) of Aizawl’s Rahmlum South who came up with the idea and launched it on April 18 aims to deliver this service to people who want to read books.

“Books are slotted into categories such as biography, non-fiction, English fiction, Mizo fiction and poetry; the names and photos of covers are shared through the local WhatsApp group. Orders placed are recorded with the names and addresses,” said Hannah Lalhlanpuii of the Ramhlum YMA’s library sub-committee told media.

Full protocol is being followed amid coronavirus pandemic while books are delivered to people.

There is a collection of fiction and non-fiction to choose from.

Meanwhile, as many as 47 foreign nationals are stranded in Mizoram while over 2,400 people from the hill State are stranded in different parts of the country due to the nationwide lockdown imposed in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak, officials said on Saturday.

According to Mizoram Additional Secretary (Home Department) Pu Laldawngliana, 47 foreigners are stuck in Mizoram while over 2,400 people from the state are stranded in different parts of the country due to the countrywide lockdown.

“The stranded people from Mizoram in various parts of the country are likely to be more than or near 2,500 as the government is getting new information almost everyday,” Laldawngliana told IANS over phone.

Deputy Inspector General of Mizoram Police, John Neihlaia, said the foreign nationals stranded in Mizoram included tourists, footballers and relatives of Mizoram residents.

“These foreign nationals came to Mizoram with valid passports and visas before the enforcement of the nationwide lockdown from March 24 midnight,” informed an IPS officer.

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga had earlier said that around 445 people from different states are stranded in the state due to the countrywide lockdown. The Chief Minister said that the state government has been providing all possible assistance, including food, to these people, who have been lodged at various relief camps.

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