India, Sept. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today participated in the Vishwa Seva Dinam celebrations at Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Amritapuri, Kollam, Keralam, organised on the occasion of the 73rd birthday of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi.

During the occasion, the Vice-President launched several humanitarian initiatives of the Math. He handed over Rs.2 crore in assistance for Nepal flood relief to the Ambassador of Nepal to India, Shri Surender Thapa. He also distributed certificates for free surgeries for underprivileged beneficiaries at Amrita Hospitals in Kochi and Faridabad and financial assistance to families of fishermen.

The Vice-President also released the Amrita...