First ever Noble Deeds Day was observed by community members of Chuchuyimlang on October 9 to commemorate the 87th birth anniversary of Padmashree late Natwar Thakkar in recognition of his lifelong commitment to serve the community on Gandhian lines.
A press release from Nagaland Gandhi Ashram Chuchuyimlang stated that, significant decision to celebrate Noble Deeds Day came on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary celebration of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, when the chairman of the village council, Ao Sanen Pongen urged citizens of Chuchuyimlang to observe the day every year by carrying out noble actions to benefit the life of those less privileged.
Celebration of Noble Deeds Day was a display of great solidarity with the council’s decision as people from all walks of life paid rich tributes to their leader in a public function organised on the Nagaland Gandhi Ashram premises. The function was followed by a blood donation camp to which local youth enthusiastically volunteered. A free eye screening camp has also been organized in association with Jorhat Lions Eye Hospital. Due to popular demand, the eye camp is being extended until the next day.
Natwar Thakkar, a Gujarati by birth established the Nagaland Gandhi Ashram in Chuchuyimlang in 1955. The occasion was also graced by the presence of representatives from ten other village councils and town committees that fall under Chuchuyimlang administrative circle. The Ashram continues to function under the guardianship of Thakkar’s wife, Lentina Ao Thakkar, also a Padmashree recipient.