Loomba Trust, an NGO recognised by the United Nations and working for the betterment of the widows and their children today sponsored education of 50 children of the widows. A function was organised at the Children’s Valley school to observe International Widow’s Day.

Loomba Trust was formed by an NRI, Raj Loomba in 1997 in the memory of his mother late Pushpawati Loomba.

The trust today observed its 5th anniversary. Although the NGO is UK-based but its Ludhiana branch organised function in the city.

Ashish Chaudhary, one of the sponsors, said, “Today, we sponsored school education of 50 students whose mothers have monthly income less than Rs 2,000. Most of the widows are working as domestic help in the houses. After considering the performance of the children, we will also sponsor their higher education.”