Religious bodies to provide water, sattu to aspirants
Patna: Religious institutions across the state have stepped in to assist aspirants and their guardians amid the ongoing heatwave during the NEET re-exam. The Bihar State Religious Trust Board has directed temples, maths and dharamshalas near examination centres to provide free drinking water, roaste
By Adwitiya Deb
Patna: Religious institutions across the state have stepped in to assist aspirants and their guardians amid the ongoing heatwave during the NEET re-exam.
The Bihar State Religious Trust Board has directed temples, maths and dharamshalas near examination centres to provide free drinking water, roasted gram (chana) and jaggery.Board chairman Ranbir Nandan said the initiative aims to support students travelling long distances to appear for the exam.
In Patna, arrangements have been made near several centres, including Bapu Examination Complex, Miller High School, Patna Science College, Magadh Mahila College and Patna Women’s College.Separately, Mahavir Mandir near Patna Junction will serve chilled sattu drink from 7am on Sunday.
Shri Mahavir Sthan Nyas Samiti secretary Acharya Kishore Kunal said two counters have been set up outside the temple, and around 1,000 kg of roasted gram has been arranged for the drink, considering the expected influx of candidates arriving by train.The facilities are part of a broader effort by religious organisations across the state to provide relief to candidates and their accompanying family members during one of the country’s largest medical entrance exams.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Patna | Silver Rate in Patna | Bank Holidays in Patna | Public Holidays in Patna | Patna AQI | Weather in Patna | Petrol Price in Patna | Diesel Price in Patna | CNG Price in Patna | LPG Price in PatnaStay updated with the latest Patna news.
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