| One of the problems the Snake Cell faced in the early days was of a proper means of transport to reach people for its programmes. All that we had was a scooter, which proved inappropriate to meet the requirement of carting equipment like computer, LCD projector, electric generator, literature, souvenirs and other support material to remote areas. We were forced to hire or borrow vehicles, which at the best of times, proved to be an inconvenient, inefficient and unsatisfactory arrangement. When we realized the need for having our own vehicle for the Snake Cell, no commercial bank was willing to give us a loan as the activities of the project did not fit into 'commercial activities'. After much persuasion and cajoling, the Indus Ind Bank, agreed to extend us a loan. We struggled hard to raise the seed money through sale of souvenirs and organising tours. Thus came into the life of the Sanke Cell the "King Cobra" a converted Tempo Traveller (A Mercedes Transporter in its last incarnation) which proved to be of immense help in providing logistic support to all our outstation activities. To facilitate our outreach programmes, it would be fitted with projector, electric generator, drinking water supply and public address system. |
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