A Bhayander resident who moved to Europe nearly two decades ago, has stepped up to help his mother country in these tough times. He and his son have arranged for 1,400 litres of oxygen for a hospital in Mira-Bhayander. Rasiklal Surti, 57, and Vipul, 34, plan to help further by starting a kitchen to provide food to poor people free of cost.

Surti moved to Gibraltar near the Spain border about 20 years back and Vipul joined him eight years back. They have a food business there. However, they kept in touch with locals and friends in Bhayander. After seeing the chaos due to Covid-19 in India, some time back Surti started the Ruthfull  Foundation to help those affected by it.