PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Feb 2: Caring for one’s parents is the highest form of service, and extending the same spirit to serve others who reflect parental values is truly noble, said Jamshedpur West MLA Saryu Roy.
Saryu Roy was speaking at the valedictory and farewell ceremony of a free eye camp organised in memory of late Sona Devi. The camp was jointly organised by the Sona Devi Memorial Educational Foundation Trust and Sona Devi University.
He praised the camp coordinator and Chancellor of Sona Devi University, Prabhakar Singh, for dedicating himself to social service after the demise of his mother. Roy said such selfless service always attracts divine blessings and goodwill from the people.
Institutions Reflect Social Ideals
Roy said the ideals of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia and Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan are reflected in institutions like Ram Manohar Lohia Seva Sansthan, which work for the upliftment of the most deprived sections of society.
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Distribution of Aid to Patients
During the programme, Roy, along with social worker Bobby Singh, representatives of the Indian Red Cross Society, East Singhbhum, its honorary secretary Vijay Kumar Singh, ophthalmologist Dr B. P. Singh, and other dignitaries, distributed spectacles, medicines, blankets and refreshment packets to the patients.
Earlier, Dr B. P. Singh and his medical team conducted final check-ups after removing eye bandages of 36 patients who had undergone surgeries at the camp. Volunteers also briefed patients about post-operative eye care.
Honours and Felicitations
To mark the occasion, Sona Devi University Chancellor Prabhakar Singh presented a memento to MLA Saryu Roy, while Dr B. P. Singh honoured him with a shawl. Several Red Cross members and volunteers were present at the event.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Prabhakar Singh, who wished all patients a speedy recovery.
Tributes Paid to Late Sona Devi
Sona Devi University, Ghatsila, observed the death anniversary of Late Sona Devi with dignity and deep reverence through a tribute ceremony held on the university campus before the commencement of the free eye camp last week.
University officials, faculty members, staff and a large number of students gathered to pay homage to a life symbolising simplicity, service, sacrifice and commitment to education.
Speakers recalled that Late Sona Devi believed education to be the most powerful tool for social transformation. Her vision and social consciousness laid the foundation of the university, which today stands as a living embodiment of her values.
Addressing the gathering, university authorities reaffirmed their commitment to transparent administration, inclusive and quality education, and the holistic development of students. They emphasised nurturing ethics, character, social responsibility and human values along with academic excellence.
