Powai
Camp
The
Powai Camp was improvised with the pitching of 172
tents besides some barracks. Water, electricity and
sanitary facilities were provided.
A
common kitchen was run by the Mulund Congress Committee
and the government established a grain shop and
a charcoal depot. A well-equipped dispensary with
the necessary staff was opened. The management of
the camp was to a 'Mahlkari' and a non-official
committee formed for the camp.
A
bus service was entrusted run between the camp and
Bhandup Railway Station. A school was opened for
refugee children.
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