Beat the Heat with DDL Charitable Trust’s Ragi Malt Camp!
Summers in Hyderabad can be relentless, especially for those working outdoors or with limited access to nutritious food and hydration. For the past two years, DDL Charitable Trust has been making a visible difference through its now-iconic Ragi Malt Camp in Nacharam — a heartwarming initiative that combines nutrition, hydration, and community care.
A Tradition of Service — Now in Its Second Year
After witnessing an overwhelming response in its first year, DDL Charitable Trust expanded the Ragi Malt Camp into its second consecutive year:
- Providing a healthy, cooling drink to thousands of Hyderabad’s citizens
- Operating daily for two months during peak summer heat
- Proving that consistent grassroots efforts can drive lasting community impact
Who Benefits from the Ragi Malt Camp?
The camp was carefully designed to serve those most in need — people exposed to the sun and heat, or those with limited access to balanced nutrition:
✅ School children walking to and from school
✅ Auto drivers spending long hours on city roads
✅ TSRTC bus drivers and conductors
✅ GHMC sanitation workers and cleaners maintaining the city
✅ Daily wage workers and the informal labor force
✅ Elderly citizens from nearby communities and old-age homes
Voices from the Community — Real Impact
Here are just a few of the many voices we heard at the camp:
“As an auto driver, I’m out all day. This Ragi Malt really helps me beat the heat and stay strong. Thanks to the Trust for thinking of us.”
— Shaik Mujeeb, Auto Driver, Nacharam
“My two school kids love this drink. It’s healthy, tasty, and gives them energy after a long walk in the sun.”
— Lakshmi Devi, Mother of 2, Local Resident
“I work as a GHMC sanitation worker. Having this Ragi Malt during my shift keeps me going. We’re grateful to DDL Charitable Trust.”
— Ramesh Kumar, GHMC Worker
“We have been coming here every summer. The volunteers are kind and the drink helps us older people feel refreshed.”
— Meenakshi Amma, Senior Citizen
Inauguration with Community Leaders
This year’s Ragi Malt Camp was inaugurated with great pride and community support:
- Senior BRS Leader Shri Ragidi Laxma Reddy inaugurated the camp, lending visible support to the Trust’s mission.
- The inauguration drew large crowds and highlighted the importance of community nutrition.
The Team Behind the Success
This impactful initiative would not have been possible without the dedicated members of DDL Charitable Trust, whose planning, hard work, and selfless service ensured its success:
- Sharath Dachepally
- Narasimha Rao J
- Nagakishore Velivela
- Santhosh Singarapu
- Aravind Kumar Devisetti
- Abhishek Khaitan
- Abhi Ram
- Vishwanath Ramraj
- Hopeson Mahaldar
- Sreedhar Attuluri
- Sharanya Santhosh
- Rukmini Dachepally
- Sai Teja Dachepally
- Sunilgoud Burra
- Raghu Guptha
- Srikanth Reddy V
- Y. V. Naresh
- Amjad Khan
Under the leadership of Shri D. Sharath Babu, Chairman of DDL Charitable Trust, this dedicated team worked day and night to:
✅ Plan logistics for 2000–2500 glasses of Ragi Malt daily
✅ Organize volunteers and kitchen staff
✅ Ensure hygiene and quality of the drink
✅ Manage crowd flow and safety
✅ Spread awareness through community outreach
Their collective effort turned this idea into a beloved annual tradition for the community.
How It Works
📍 Location: Nacharam
⏰ Duration: 2 Months (summer season)
👥 Expected Daily Attendance: 2000–2500 people
- Ragi Malt is prepared fresh every day by volunteers.
- Anyone can walk in and enjoy a glass — no restrictions, no cost.
- The Trust ensures a clean, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
More Than Just a Drink — The Bigger Impact
The Ragi Malt Camp has proven to be about more than just nutrition:
🌟 Strengthens community bonds
🌟 Promotes traditional Indian superfoods
🌟 Provides comfort and dignity to vulnerable citizens
🌟 Creates a platform for volunteering and giving back
🌟 Demonstrates how NGOs can tackle simple but meaningful local needs
How You Can Help
If this initiative inspires you:
✅ Visit the camp — enjoy a glass and experience the joy firsthand
✅ Spread the word — tell friends and family
✅ Volunteer — join DDL Charitable Trust in serving the community
✅ Donate — help scale the initiative to more areas
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Now in its second year, the Ragi Malt Camp by DDL Charitable Trust has become a shining example of grassroots impact and community care.
Thanks to the leadership of Shri D. Sharath Babu and the relentless dedication of the Trust’s members, this initiative is helping thousands of Hyderabad’s citizens each summer — one glass of Ragi Malt at a time. 🌱💧
Let’s keep the tradition going and make Hyderabad a healthier, more compassionate city — together.