New Delhi, 22 May 2026: With temperatures breaching 45°C across large parts of India, NEEV Foundation has launched a large-scale summer relief campaign titled “Iss Garmi, Farq Nazar Aayega”, aimed at supporting outdoor workers, the general public, stray animals and birds affected by the season’s extreme heat. The initiative is being implemented across six states — Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra.
As part of the campaign, NEEV Foundation is deploying 60 relief vans to distribute clean, cold drinking water at high-footfall public locations and directly to people working long hours outdoors, including traffic police personnel, delivery executives, construction workers, street vendors and autorickshaw drivers. The vans will also provide ORS pouches and protective caps to help prevent heat exhaustion and replenish minerals lost due to excessive perspiration.
Recognising that the impact of extreme heat extends beyond human welfare, the foundation has also installed water tanks for stray animals and placed bird feeders and water trays across multiple locations. The campaign is guided by the belief that relief should be accessible to those who need it most. As the foundation puts it: “The thirsty always come to the well. This summer, we decided to take the well to the thirsty.”
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Vivek Patni, Director – Wonder Cement and Founder of NEEV Foundation, said:
“India’s summers are becoming increasingly harsh for people who spend most of their day outdoors. Through this campaign, we wanted to create immediate, accessible relief for those who keep our cities functioning despite extreme weather conditions. Sometimes the most meaningful interventions are also the simplest, whether it is offering a glass of water, a moment of shade or basic support during difficult conditions.”
He further added:
“NEEV was founded on the belief that social responsibility begins with showing up for people when they need support the most. We hope this campaign also encourages citizens to participate in small acts of care, from keeping water outside homes for birds and stray animals to supporting delivery personnel and outdoor workers during peak summer hours. Collective action often begins with individual awareness. Sometimes, a small beginning brings a big change and starts a revolution.”
The campaign also aims to encourage greater public participation in heat-relief efforts at a time when rising temperatures are becoming a long-term challenge across both urban and rural India.
This seasonal initiative is part of NEEV Foundation’s broader development mandate. Its Rural Development Centre in Nimbahera leads long-term programmes focused on women’s skill development under the Hunar programme, community infrastructure through Sanrachna, educational support under Udaan, healthcare outreach through Arogyam and sustainability initiatives under Eco Green.
Through “Iss Garmi, Farq Nazar Aayega,” the foundation seeks to demonstrate that compassion, when delivered with scale and intent, can provide meaningful relief to those most vulnerable during one of India’s harshest summers in recent years.
About NEEV Foundation
NEEV Foundation is a socially driven initiative committed to building stronger, kinder and more resilient communities through sustainable and meaningful social interventions. Guided by the philosophy of creating a strong foundation for a better tomorrow, NEEV Foundation, under the leadership of Mr. Vivek Patni, works across healthcare, education, women empowerment, infrastructure development and environmental sustainability to create lasting positive impact.
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