Charity organisation Sewa International has roped in singer Jubin Nautiyal for a concert called Umeed ke Sur, to raise funds for the long-term rehabilitation of Himalayan communities affected by the pandemic. While Nautiyal told us, “I decided to collaborate [with Sewa International] to bring a significant impact. However, we can’t do this alone and need everyone’s support. Every little contribution counts and will go a long way to save lives,” the organisation’s CEO, Nishant Aggarwal, opened up further about the situation in the hilly region.

How has the pandemic affected the Himalayan region?
The rural areas in the region have witnessed challenges in accessing basic healthcare facilities. The cases are snowballing with a larger number of patients needing life support or hospitalisation. This pandemic poses a threat with far more disastrous implications for the overall delicate socio-economic ecosystem of the region.