There are certain Hindu castes which have associations of male members. When members of the association die, a very nominal amount, e.g. Rs 200 is collected from each member and given to the family of the deceased to help pay for the rituals or to be used by the wife or children for further education. This helps the family to cope with immediate expenses.
The community should give this system a thought and start a similar association so that those who are left behind don’t have to worry about finances for some time.
MANECK N. TODDYWALA
maneck_t@yahoo.com
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