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Arnab Das's Unique Birthday: Snakebite Awareness, Mosquito Net Distribution, and Social Work
- •Arnab Das from Purba Bardhaman celebrated his birthday with social work, distributing mosquito nets and new clothes to children.
- •He arranged food for stray dogs and cats, continuing his annual tradition of feeding animals through his NGO.
- •New clothes were distributed to children in Bhatar, and indigenous custard apple trees were planted for environmental benefit.
- •A key initiative was raising awareness about snakebites, especially krait bites, with the help of the VRT from 'Save Snakes, Save People'.
- •People were advised to seek immediate hospital care for snakebites and contact local VRT volunteers if needed, emphasizing cooperation to reduce snakebite deaths.
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Arnab Das celebrated his birthday uniquely by performing social work, which included distributing mosquito nets and new clothes to children, providing food for stray animals, planting indigenous custard apple trees, and conducting a snakebite awareness campaign with the VRT.
During the initiative, about 10 mosquito nets were distributed to needy families in snake-prone areas, and people were advised to sleep under properly tucked-in mosquito nets and seek immediate hospital treatment if bitten.
People were advised to go to the hospital immediately without delay if bitten by a snake. If reaching the hospital is difficult, they should contact local VRT volunteers, and the establishment of VRT in Bhatar Hospital was also highlighted to help reduce snakebite deaths.
