This is a fundraiser being put together by friends and batch-mates (1997 MCA) from HBTI Kanpur and family of Alok Varma (49), who left us for the heavenly abode after succumbing to Covid recently. He is survived by his wife Pragati and two young children Akshansh (11) and Anvesha (8) who, along with the rest of us, are still coming to terms with this enormous vacuum.

The funds will go towards the development and education of the children.

We have been very fortunate in a huge number of you reaching out to help and concluded a campaign like this is the best way to organise support. None of us can fill the gap that Alok leaves and some of us are also far away but maybe we can all do a little something...to support the dreams Pragati has and Alok would have had for Akshansh and Anvesha.

We would really like to reach out to you to please contribute as per your ability.

Pragati, Akshansh and Anvesha have already shown great resilience in supporting each other, and in uniting with their father through daily meditations (it is unbelievable to hear the children's faith in particular, in this practice in such a short time)

With their strength, values and our support, they will grow into terrific human beings who are highly accomplished in every way. They would know that their father was deeply loved by everyone and that they should also follow the example of those who helped them, to help anyone they can.