Hyderabad: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla flagged off 500 woollen blankets to tribal families in Adilabad district on Sunday. The blankets left on a Red Cross vehicle for distribution in remote and underserved tribal areas.
The drive is part of the ‘Abhaya Hunt the Winter-2026’ programme. Shukla launched it at Lok Bhavan on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, which marks the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Shukla praises Abhaya Foundation for winter blankets to tribal families
The Governor praised the Abhaya Foundation for its continued humanitarian work. He said its practice of giving umbrellas in summer and blankets in winter showed true selfless service. He also commended the Indian Red Cross Society and its volunteers for joining the effort.
“A blanket is not merely protection against the cold; it carries a message that Telangana stands with you,” Shukla said.
Meanwhile, he called on young people to draw inspiration from Birsa Munda. He urged them to visit tribal villages and take part in grassroots service. Such work would be a meaningful tribute to the freedom fighter, the Governor said.