At 103, Assam woman gives Rs 1.54 lakh from savings to flood-hit families

At 103 years old, Kanaklata Das from Assam displayed remarkable compassion by donating Rs 1.54 lakh from her savings to aid flood-affected families in Sivasagar district. The generous woman lives in Majroimari village, Sonitpur district. She personally visited the Sivasagar district commissioner's office and presented each of the 77 affected families with Rs 2,000.

The entire contribution totaled Rs 1.54 lakh, all of which came from savings she had set aside over the years. Her act of kindness deeply impressed the district administration officials. Deputy Commissioner Mridul Yadav received the donation, expressing his gratitude to Das for her generosity. He sought her blessings and later praised her act as an example of selfless humanity and civic responsibility.

Yadav said, "In all my years of service, I have rarely witnessed such a pure and selfless act of humanity. Kanaklata Das has taught us what true compassion and civic duty mean. Her blessing today is worth more than any honour I could receive." Many social media users also lauded Das for her generosity, with one user wishing her a place in the highest heaven.