Compassion ?

  

when ever you find the word compassion just write the words of Gandhi 

 I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man (woman) you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you are contemplating is going to be of any use to him (her). Will he (she) gain anything by it? Will it restore him (her) to a control over his (her) own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj (freedom) for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and yourself melt away."-Mahatma Gandhi.

What is compassion?

Compassion involves feeling another person's pain and wanting to take steps to help relieve their suffering. The word compassion itself derives from Latin and means "to suffer together."

Compassion: an administrator, without violating the prescribed laws and rules, would demonstrate compassion for the poor, the disabled and the weak while using his discretion in making decisions. At least, he would not grant any benefits to the stronger section of society only because they are strong and would not deny the due consideration to the weak, despite their weakness

Best Practice :

"Compassionate Kozhikode"Programme :

In the light of Gandhi’s talisman, it becomes our duty to look at the weakest in the society, and who could that be: the inmates in mental asylums; people living in old-age homes who have been discarded by their own children; residents of children’s homes and so on. We have to reprioritize our responsibilities and make our administration really compassionate,

To make compassion work, the district collector involves citizens and encourages them to come forward to solve problems of fellow citizens. In the last year, he has involved more than 1,000 volunteers to meet administrative challenges of the district. There are 15 projects that Prasanth has launched so far, and all of them are managed, maintained and sustained by volunteer

Example :

For example, Operation Sulaimani is an initiative that provides food with dignity. “Sulaimani, originally, is a rare blend of tea, lime and warmth. The motive is to ensure no one in Kozhikode is denied food on account of an empty or even a lost wallet. You have the right to food without answering a series of questions while standing in a queue. There are more than 25 Sulaimani distribution centres in 14 zones of Kozhikode district that one can access in need. The coupons from here can be exchanged for a good meal at more than 100 restaurants in the district. The initiative is run in partnership with hotel and restaurant associations, and public support. Many people who enjoy the taste of Kozhikode often remember to donate towards the project as well."