Karunya Sangh Vedi's Onam 2023 was celebrated with the destitute mothers of Karunya Bhavan, Palluruthy in Kochi. When the mothers came to participate in the Onam program that day, they expressed a wish that will it be possible for them to see and experience a trip on the Kochi Metro Rail. Karunya Sangh Vedi took up their wish and KSV volunteered to take them by metro rail on the occasion of Old Age Day on 1st October, 2023. But the journey was postponed to 5th as the metro would be crowded due to the football match being held in Kochi on that day. Karunya Sangh Vedi's request letter regarding the trip was handed over to the Managing Director of Kochi Metro Sri Loknath Bahra by the office bearers Sri P G Lawrence, Sri P T Boniface. He informed that he would provide the necessary facilities immediately and took steps for the same.
Following the permission received from Kochi Metro, on 05-10-2023 at 10 am Karunya Sangha Vedi volunteers along with the aged mothers of Karunya Bhavan, Pallurutthy, left for Tripunithura SN Junction in a special vehicle. 33 people including 11 mothers of Karunya Bhavan, 4 nuns and 18 volunteers of Karunya Sangha Vedi participated in this travel. On arrival at Tripunithura SN Junction Metro Station, the Metro Rail officials were waiting to receive us with 3 wheelchairs that are required by the mothers and they prepared all the necessary facilities for our journey. Security staff took the mothers, who was unable to walk, to the station in a wheelchair. One by one we boarded the train and travelled up to Aluva Station. Smt Vineeta, an officer from Kochi Metro Rail also accompanied us in the train. Sri Nireesh, PRO, Kochi Metro, provided necessary assistance for free travel. After reaching Aluva Station, we returned to Tripunithura by the same train.
For our aged mothers, they have thrilled in this voyage and were had the impression of having taken a flight. Alone in the middle of life, they had to live alone without getting the care and affection from their children and relatives, the Kochi Metro journey was like a long time wish came true for these mothers. Karunya Sangha Vedi express our whole hearted gratitude to the Chairman and staff of Kochi Metro for fulfilling the ever cherished wish of the aged mothers. Karunya Sangha Vedi President Sri P K Natesan, General Secretary Sri P G Lawrence, Program Coordinator Sri P T Boniface, Sri George Taikkoottam Smt Hazel Joy, Smt Joyce Antony, Sri Sebastian Barnard, Sri P P Jacob, Smt Sophia T P, Smt Jain T J, Smt G G Jacob Mariamma, Smt Chandini Ronald, Smt Antony Palluruthy co-ordinated the journey.