Helping Hands Naseer

  Assalaam Alaikum, My Dear Family Members!   I am delighted to share an inspiring and commendable quality of Mr. Saadique, the son of my cousin Iqbal Bhai. His behavior and concern for elders reflect a unique sense of responsibility and respect that deserves our acknowledgment and appreciation.   Yesterday morning, I received a WhatsApp phone call from Mr. Saadique. Despite being occupied with the burial formalities of his grandmother, he took the time to express his concern about the condition of my hands. He apologized for not inquiring earlier due to his busy schedule and asked me about the bandages he had noticed during our last interaction. I explained to him that I had suffered fractures in both wrists due to a scooter skid about one and a half months ago. The doctor had applied POP bandages, which were removed a few days back. However, as part of the recovery process, I am still wearing splints on both hands for the next four weeks. After a brief discussion,...

  My dear friends, At Helping Hands Foundation (HHF), our mission is to advocate for and address the needs of underprivileged communities. Today, we take pride in sharing the success of our collective efforts in ensuring the introduction of affordable "voice-only" and lower-cost recharge plans—a critical step toward empowering millions of economically disadvantaged citizens in India. The Beginning of Our Journey The issue first came to our attention thanks to Mr. C Madhava Reddy ji, a concerned citizen who highlighted the plight of feature phone users unable to afford combo recharge plans that included unnecessary data services. Many of these individuals, primarily from low-income groups, rely solely on voice communication for their daily needs. Recognizing the urgency and significance of the matter, HHF took immediate action. On 8.11.2024, we sent a detailed representation to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).  In...