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Bharat Vikas Parishad is striving for the development of the Nation. You can also participate in this effort  by (a) becoming a member of Bharat Vikas Parishad, (b) enrolling yourself as a “Vikas Ratna” or “Vikas Mitra”  and (c)  donating for various sewa &  sanskar projects.

Donations to Bharat Vikas Parishad are eligible for income tax exemption under section 80-G of Income Tax Act. Donations may kindly be sent by cheque / demand draft in favour of Bharat Vikas Parishad, Bharat Vikas Bhawan, BD Block, Behind Power House, Pitampura, Delhi-110034.

NEWS FROM THE STATES

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Bharat Vikas Parishad Jana Seva Trust, Chennai: The Trust has launched a project to provide Titanium Prosthesis to cancer afflicted persons fee of cost. These prosthesis help in avoiding amputation of God given limbs of the patient.
 

The first patient got the prosthesis in October, 2009. Annually, about 10 to 12 patients would need this facility. The cost of prosthesis works out to Rs.35,000 per limb, which is manufactured at DRDO, Hyderabad. This limb, if purchased from outside source, costs more than Rs. One Lakh. The entire project co-ordination is being handled mainly by Shri.S.Ramkumar and Shri.Harihara Suthan of the Trust.

 - Report by R. Hariharan, Zonal Secretary, Zone XVII

Dibrugarh, Assam : Branch organized an artificial limb and caliper fitting in two phases, at the municipality auditorium. In its first phase, a measurement camp was held on 28th January 2012. 58 patients from the unprivileged section of the society attended. 17 were selected for fitting of artificial limbs etc. The help of a team of Doctors from Medical College, was sought to deal with the patients who did not confirm to our advertisement. In the second phase, a fitting camp for artificial limbs etc was organized on 25th Feb, 2012. In this phase measurement for 7 new patients were also taken for fitting artificial limbs and caliper. The branch is particularly thankful to the trustees of the Shyamal Smriti Nyas with whose cooperation the camps were a grand success.  

Bokaro Thermal, Jharkhand : Branch organized Viklang janch shivir at Station Club on 26.02.2012. The team of experts from BVP Viklang Hospital Patna examined about 68 physically handicapped persons and selected about 50 persons for providing 56 artificial limbs on 18.03.2012. The programme was formally inaugurated by Sh. Rabindra Pandey, MP. Sh. Pandey was thrilled to witness the programme and announced to provide an Ambulance to the branch from MP quota. Vikas Mitra mementos were presented to five members.

(NITI: May., 2012)
 

Pune, Maharashtra-II : Viklang Punarvas Kendra run by BVP Pune organised four Jaipur Foot camps in which hundreds of artificial limbs and calipers were donated free of cost to the amputees. Work of prepairing Jaipur Foot has already been completed for Ahmednagar, Satara and Jalgaon. In Ichalkaranjee the camp is scheduled on 25th Dec. 2011. In Jalgaon, more no. of needy amputees are on waiting list, therefore, one more camp will be organized very soon. Pune Centre In - Charge Shri. Madhusudan Deodhar is constantly working very hard for all these camps. Inspite of his age (79 years) he takes tremendous pains only due to his selfless approach and will to serve the society. In some complicated cases of Polio affected persons or inborn deformities of legs and foot, special treatment and advice is given to these patients. Repairs to the artificial limbs which were already provided are also undertaken through Pune centre. In some of the camps co-operation of Maheshwari Mahila Sangh and Rotary Club has also been received. In Pune some of the big hospitals have approached our centre to seek our help and services for distributions of Jaipur Foot to the needy amputees in their respective hospitals. Now the target of our centre will be to make Pune District totally Vikalang Free.

Bhayander, Maharashtra (Coastal)-I : On the occasion of Deepavali Parishad's branch handed over telephone booth to a very needy Handicap person. Booth was inagurated by National President Shri R.P. Sharma in the presence of Shri Surendra Vikal (Prantiya President), Shri Prakash Jain (Prantiya Finance Secretary), local Nagarsevika Sandhya Praful Patil and many other prominent members of the society. 35 members were present.

(NITI: Feb., 2012)
 

B-Block, Janakpuri, Delhi South : The branch organised a mega sewa shivir on 18.09.2011 covering almost all the categories of Handicap namely Physically handicapped, Mentally retarded, blind, deaf, widows and destitute children. 105 beneficiaries were provided help amounting to about Rs. 70000/- Shri I.D. Ojha, Dr. R.K. Thakur, Dr. Smt. Meena Thakur, Shri B.L. Prasher, M.L. Arora and M.K. Wadhwa and others graced the occasion. Physically Handicapped got artificial foot four, calipers seven, tricycles with trunks fitted two, wheel chair one, elbow crutch one walkers three. Blind :Pen drives, six braille watches, four, re writable DVDs, twenty transistor radios, nine pencil cells, five pants and shirt fifteen. Mentally retarded got Educational aids, sketch pens, paint boxes etc. Deaf twelve hearing aids and miscellaneous four sewing machines,70 pairs of shoes, copies, registers.

Maharashtra-II : Out of 14 Sewa kendras operative nationwide, Viklang Sahayata kendra at Subhashnagar Pune is functioning for the last 15 years regularly & thru various camps organized so far. The fitments & repairs of Jaipur foot for amputees, callipers for polio affected patients is being done by Shri Sanjay Pinglae who himself was benefited on right side by Jaipur foot usage. The overall supervision is ably done by Kendra incharge Madhusudan Deodhar. Recently, Deodhar alongwith Pingale attended 4 days (14-17 Sep 2011) workshop at Satara City organized by Maheshwari Mahila Sangathan as Sewa Karya during their annual gathering. Out of 110 registered beneficiaries, 53 Foot (37 Below Knee  16 Above Knee) & 23 Callipers (including 9 with shoe), 12 spot-repairs, 7 repairs at Pune & 8 special treatments have been done, with only 7 refusals due to non-feasibility. Earlier also during similar camp arranged by Rotary Club Ahmednagar Midtown 24 Jaipur foot & 3 callipers alongwith 7 repairs have been executed by Pune.

(NITI: Jan., 2012)
 

Patan, Gujarat North : Branch organized a tricycle & wheel chair distribution programme on sthapana day on 10.07.2011 at BVP office premises. 2 Tricycles, 1 wheel chair and 1 Godi were distributed among the needy candidates. For this project, one tricycle & one ghudi were received with the financial support from the family of Savitaben Mangubhai Patel (Vijaybhai M. Patel) & for one wheel chair & one tricycle from Melabhai Hirabhai Patel family. The Patels were highly impressed with Viklang Yojana Project & promised to support the branch in future also. Branch President Rajesh Bhai Parikh also announced that one tricycle will be given to needy handicap candidate from their family in the next project on 15th August. Sanyojak Dr. Rajeshbhai patel, President, Rajeshbhai Parikh & Secretary Jitu bhai Patel worked hard for the success of this programme. Shri Ashwinbhai Parekh Vice President of Prant provided necessary direction. Founder of Patan branch Bhanubhai Soni also attended the function.

(Niti; Oct.,2011)
 

Bokaro Thermal, Jharkhand : Branch organized Viklang Sahayata Shivir on 10.04.2011 at Station Club. A team of experts from Sanjay Anand Viklang Hospital, Patna arrived and examined about 95 physically handicapped persons. About 80 persons were selected to be provided with artificial limbs on 8th May. The Chief Guest Er. J.K. Singh, C.E. & Project Head, D.V.C., B.T.P.S. praised and said that the branch is really doing a splendid job of Seva & Sanskar. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Secy Er. Rajeev Ranjan. Manch Sanchalan was by N.P. Sinha. 

Belgaum, Karnataka North : Branch  arranaged a funtion to distribute tricycles under "Viklang Sahayata Yojana". Shri Dilip Chitnis, Industrialist was the chief guest. The beneficiaries were Kum. Sagar Dudagi, a student and Manohar Navagekar. Chief guest praised the Sevakarya of the Parishad. Handicapped persons should not feel themselves inferior to others, but they should work hard and make use of tricycles in a best way. The Parishad is also discharging its duties in a very systematic manner under other objectives for which I have got great respect, he said.  Principal V.N. Joshi, Zonal Chairman gave a brief report of the various activities under this Yojana. 13 centres are setup which were doing Vikalang Sahayata in a commendable manner, which is one of the main programme of this NGO. Shri Dilip Chitnis, Chief guest honoured Principal J.G. Naik for being promoted as Registrar of Rani Channamma University. Forthcoming president Sou. Sukhad Deshpande gave brief report of the Dayitwa Grahana Samarabha. Viklang Sahayata Yojana beneficiaries extended gratefulness to the Parishad for their help. Sou. Neeta Kulkarni anchored the function very efficiently.

(NITI: June, 2011)
 

Greater Kailash-1, Delhi South : On 20.02.2011 the branch organized a free Viklang Sahayata & Punarvas camp at Arya Samaj, GK-1 for distribution of Artificial limbs, 25 Hearing Aids, 11 Tricycles, 7 wheel chairs, 4 Bicycles, 1 orthopedic shoe, 50 sewing machines (mainly to poor widows), 10 cataract operations, 4 spectacles, 10 steel buckets. The expenditure on the entire camp was about Rs. 2.50 lakh which was donated by several generous donors. Over 300 beneficiaries and guests were present in the function which was graced by Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra, Hon'ble Opposition Leader, Delhi Vidhan Sabha, as Chief Guest. Other guests of honour included Dr. Uma Tuli, Ex-Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities, Govt. of India as main speaker, Shri O.P. Sharda, Councillor, Yogesh Munjal, Industrialist and Samaj Sewi, B.L. Parashar, National Secretary, and R.K. Taneja, President, Arya Samaj.

Shri V.P. Agarwal, President of the branch, in his welcome address, briefed the audience about the activities of BVP in general and Viklang Sahayata & Punarvas shivir in particular. Smt. Promila Grover, Treasurer, read out the names of donors.

Th Chief Guest, the main speaker and the Councillor appreciated the excellent work of Sewa and Sanskar being done by the selfless members of BVP and assured full support to the organization. Dr. Tuli also mentioned about the organization  'Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust' by founded her which too was doing the work of rehabilitating disabled persons in one way or the other.

A few other events of the function were (a) releasing a book written by Mansoor Abdullah on Shrimad Bhagwad Gita through the hands of the chief guest and (b) branch's honouring with shawls & bouquet R.C. Puri, Adviser and Smt. Promila Grover, Treasurer for their whole hearted devotion to public service and enhancing the working standard of the branch in all respects. The function was well organized and conducted  by Vijay Gupta, senior V. President, the convener of the camp and Ashu Kavi  with the spontaneously composed poetic style.

Alaknanda : 27th February 2011, was a very special day for the branch when at the initiative of Smt. Shashi Azad, Prantiya General Secretary, the distribution camp for the physically challenged was held in Arya Samaj Mandir, GK-II. A.K. Tripathi, Principal of Balwantrai Mehta School narrated his experiences. A skit was presented by the students of Shishushala depicting BVP activities. Differently able students of BRM school presented a mono acting. Bhakti Sangeet & Gazal were sung by Blind beneficiaries. 6 Artificial legs, 9 wheel chairs, 11 Tricycles, 12 Walkers, Vaishakhies, Elbow crèches, surgical shoes, 1 Water Mattress, 6 Sewing Machines, 3 Hearing Aids, etc. were distributed. The blind students, being supported by the branch for several years in their education were given, 11 CD Players, 6 Walkmans, 100 blank Cassette for course lectures, 1 organ, 1 Harmonium, Tabla & Dholak. A blind couple was provided with a LPG Gas connection. Scholarships of 2500/- each to differently able students of BRM school were provided at a total cost of above Rs. 2.50 lakhs to beneficiaries crossing 80.

Vijayawada , A.P. East : Branch distributed 58 artificial limbs to the needy on 27.02.2011. Shri Gaurav Uppal, Joint Collector Krishna District was the chief guest. Shri Sridhar, CEO of Data Management Centre, Nellore and Shri U.N. Yadgiri Chief Regional Manager, IOB were the guests of honour. The entire programme was sponsored by SHR Charitable Trust, Nellore. Nearly 150 persons including members attended the programme.

Dr. Kitchlu, Ludhiana, Punjab North : In association with BVP Charitable Trust organized a Viklang Sahayata camp on 13.02.2011 at Viklang Sahayata Kendra, Ludhiana. On this occasion artificial limbs/calippers were given to about 40 needy persons. Shri Ravinder Mittal, President of the branch motivated them not to feel handicapped but become mentally strong and try to make great achievements. The camp was sponsored by Keea International Ludhiana, who had contributed Rs. 11,000/- for Viklang Sahayata. Shri Raveesh Moudgil, from Keea International was the Guest of Honour. Shri Yash Pal Gupta, National Secretary presided over the function. The function was attended by more than 200 persons. Smt. Alka Mohan, was the compeer and Smt. S. Sud presented vote of thanked.

Lucknow, Avadh Pradesh : Like every year a Nihshulk Viklang Sahayata Shivir  was organized on 24.03, to 27.03.2011, at community health centre at Mohanlalganj, Lucknow. In this shivir about 570 Viklang got registered and given artificial limbs. Artificial hand; 12 artificial legs, 35 calipers, 56 shoes, 15 Blinds man, sticks 58, hearing aids 69, tricycles 85, wheel chairs 60 specs 50. Total 522, handicapped were benefited in the camp. The equipments amounting to around Rs. 11 Lacs were distributed. On 31.03.2011 a senior citizen health camp was organized by the branch at Nidan Diagnostic Centre, at Gomti Nagar. The health check and different tests were done in the camp for senior citizen members of the branch.

(NITI: May, 2011)
 

(NITI: Mar, 2011)
 

Phagwara, Punjab North : Branch arranged a viklang sahayata project on 05.12.10. National Working President I.D. Ojha, state president Vipin Dhingra National convenor Samuhik saral Vivah Chander Mohan Sharma presented a wheel chair to a needy viklang Avtar Singh.

Dr. Kitchlu, Ludhiana : Branch in association with BVP Charitable Trust organized V.S. camp on 14.11.10. 45 needy persons were benefitted. The branch remitted Rs. 40,000/- towards Viklang Sahayata to the Trust. The camp was sponsored by M/s Tushar Engineers, who also contributed Rs. 11.000/- for this cause. Prizes for literacy drive were also distributed. Under this permanent project first three prizes were won by Smt. Harpreet Kaur, Tulsi Devi and Gurwinder Kaur. Smt. Kumud Chawla, was the chief guest. Shri R.S. Tandon, senior superintendent Telegraphs (Retd.) was the guest of honour. More than 200 persons attended the function.   

Delhi East : On the request of authorities at Rohini Jail BVP deputed its team to take measurement for provision of artificial limbs and other appliances to the handicap inmates of jail. Eleven such persons were provided this help in the presence of zonal chairman Madan Malik, National Secretary Sampark Mahesh Sharma. Other authorities present at jail  were Ajay Bhatia Dy. Supdt. of jail Rohini and welfare officer Jitendra Pathak and other concerned officers.

Karimganj, Assam : Branch observed World Disabled Day on 3rd December 10. The Parishad handed over a wheel chair, to a disabled person Manju Roy of village Betail, sponsored by Brindaban Memorial Trust.

Paladi, Ahmadabad, Gujarat : Branch arranged a Viklang camp at Idar on 05.12.10 in memory of late Kanchanben K. Modi, mother of Nareshabhai K. Modi. 167 persons were the beneficiaries. Collector of Sabarkantha Distt. President Idar Nagarpalika, Taluka Panchayat & other local dignitaries were present. 

(NITI: Feb, 2011)
 

Dharwad, Karnataka North : Both Shalmala and Malaprabha branches jointly conducted a Viklang Sahayata measurement camp in the auditorium of a school. Shri K.B. Navalgimath, famous lawyer, was the Chief Guest. Shri Wilsonmailey Principal was guest of honour. Shri D.B. Kotkar President BVP Shalmala, Shri. R.B. Dhoongade President Malprabha presided over the function. A wide publicity of supply of free artificial limbs by BVP was given in the city and neighbouring villages. 57 persons who had lost limbs of body attended and after examination 39 persons were found eligible. Members of public were impressed by the humanitarian consideration of BVP in rehabilitating the disabled to lead a better life, by free supply of artificial limbs. 

(NITI: Dec., 2010)
 

(NITI: Nov., 2010)
 

Ambabari Jaipur, Rajasthan North-East : Swearing in ceremony FY 2010-11 & Viklang Sahayata Shivir of Ambabari Branch was held on Sunday, 9th May 2010 at VKI Assn. Bhawan. Honb'le. Sh. Narpat Singh Ex-Cabinet Minister was the Chief-Guest presided over by renowned industrialist Sh. Jagganath Sharma. 21 Artificial limbs and calipers and 4 tricylces were donated to the needy. It was announced by Branch President Vikrant Agarwal that this project shall be continued round the year. Secretary Pradeep Sharma gave the detailed account of last year's historic achievements & new project of "JAL SaNrakshan" which is being taken up by the branch this year in the area. Among others the function was graced by State President Sh. Somnath Handa & Sh. R.P. Gupta. A cultural programme followed by dinner was also organized.

(Niti: Aug, 2010)

Bokaro Thermal, Jharkhand : Branch organised Viklang Sahayata Sivir on 01.04.2010 at station club B. T. P. S. The programme was formally inagurated by the patron cum Dy Chief Engr Er P. L. Saha. He was assisted by ZOC Er G. P. Singh, Pres. Sri Suman Kumar, Er A. P. Singh and BHEL DGM Er S. K. Sinha. A team of 5 persons from Delhi Vikas Foundation led by Sri R. S. Rathore conducted the test of 116 physically handicapped persons. Alltogether 75 persons were selected for artificial limbs etc. 13 persons were provided hearing aids the same day. On 03.04.2010 artificial limbs were distributed by the Chief Patron cum Chief Engr and Project head DVC BTPS Er J. K. Singh. In all 75 Viklangs were provided 93 appliances including 2 Wheel Chairs, 2 Tricycles, 23 hearing aids, 24 scrutches, 18 calipers, 4 legs, 11 ortho shoes, 2 hand gloves and 1 stick. Others who spoke on the occasion were Er Deepak Kumar and Er Rajeev Ranjan, Prantiya Gen Secy Er P. K. Ambastha. The programme was conducted by the Jt Secy Smt. Rinky Prasad and others.

(Niti: June, 2010)
 

Suratgarh, Rajasthan North : Branch organized Fifth Viklang camp at Chopra Dharamshala on 07.03.2010 vide which 34 Artificial limbs viz; legs, calipers, Crutches, Hand Stick, Walker, Ortho Shoes etc. were provided so that they may be able to work smoothly and 8 Tricycle were distributed. Chief Guest Sh. Vikas Sharma Incharge Viklang Rehabilitation center Hissar was present. The programme was presided over by Prant President Sh. G.S. Sharma Patron Dr. K.L. Bansal Br. President G.R. Godara, Treasurer Anil Jain and members R.K. Godara, LC Sharma, RM Goyal, HR Bhadu, and other members were present on the occasion.

Poorvi Shakha Lucknow, Avadh Pradesh : Sewa Trust, organized "Nihshulk Viklang Sahayata Shivir, at Gosainganj, Lucknow from 18.03.2010 to 21.03.2010. The Viklang from nearby districts also attended the camp. The camp was organized with the cooperation of State Bank of India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation. There were 300 handicapped who were registered in the camp. 20 Tricycles, 20 Calipers, 7 Wheel Chairs, 20 Hearing aids, 17 pairs of crutches, 15 Walking Sticks, Two Walkers and 57 spectacles were given away to such identified persons.

The Regional Manager of State Bank of India, Smt. Preeti Srivastava and Deputy General Manager of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Shri Rajnish Mehta, gave away the equipments to the beneficiaries. Both the dignitaries were overwhelmed with the efforts made by Sewa Trust. They assured the Trust that their organizations will always provide their cooperation in future also. They thanked the trust for associating them in such a good deed.

The Secretary of the Trust Brig. Tej Bahadur Srivastava in its report said that this is the 22nd camp organized by the Trust and equipments amounting to 70 Lacs have since been distributed till date. The President of the Trust Shri Virendra Singh Katiyar, welcomed all the guests and Shri Arun Kumar Gupta, Convener of the programme thanked all for giving Cooperation in organizing the camp.

Alaknanda, Delhi South : Measurement camp was arranged on 07.02.2010 in Dharmashala near Safdarjung Hospital where staff of BVP Viklang Kendra took measurements of legs, hands and number of handicapped  persons reguiring wheel chairs & Tircycles. Distribution camp was held on 14th Feb. 2010 in Arya Samaj Mandir G.K. II. Shri V.K. Rama Bhadran retired from United Nations as advisor for population was the chief guest.

Smt. Shashi Azad state convener & Smt Neelam Anand branch convener anchored the programme. Smt. Pratibha Saigal presented skit by children of Shishushala G.K.II. A sum of approx. Rs. 1.95 lacs was spent on the camp by the branch. Total beneficiaries were 116. 

(Niti: May, 2010)

Greater Kailash-I, Delhi South : The branch organized a Viklang Sahayata & Punarvas camp on 17.01.2010. Artificial limbs, supporting appliances etc. were given to 108 beneficiaries. These items included 1 artificial leg/foot, 8 tri-cycles, 7 wheel chairs, polio calipers, 2 walkers, 1 baisakhi, 18 hearing aids, 10 cataract operations, 8 steel buckets, 2 steel tubs, 50 sewing machines and other miscellaneous articles. Besides, 100 woolen blankets were distributed to 100 poor & needy persons. All these facilities involved a cost of about Rs. 2 lakhs which amount was collected by way of donations received from the branch's esteemed members, other generous donors and philanthropists.

The function was chaired by Padmashri Dr. Shyam Singh 'Shashi' a well known author of over 100 books.  Shri V.P. Agarwal, President of the branch in his welcome address, described various Sewa & Sanskar  oriented projects undertaken during the year. Shri Vijay Gupta, Sr. V. President convener and a known Hindi poet anchored the programme with his usual couplets. In his key note address Dr. S.S. Shashi appreciated the efforts made by BVP in ensuring preservation of Bhartiya culture as also mitigating sufferings of under-privileged section of the society.

Shaheed Sukhdev, (Ludhiana) Punjab North : Branch organized "Viklang Sahayata camp" on 31st January, 2010 at Shri Sidheshwar Dham Mandir. 61 needy persons were provided artificial limbs, Walking aids, tricycles, and hearing aids. Shri Virender Sahani, Director Miter Fastner was the Chief Guest. National Secretary BVP Shri Ajay Dutta presided over the function. Shri Gurdeep Singh Bhaini MLA Jagron, Sh. Amrik Singh, ex MLA, Shri. Jassi Khungra MLA Raikot, Sh. S.C. Ralhan, Regional Chairman Engineering Export Promotion Council, Shri Sushil Sharma, General Secretary BVP Punjab North, and number of Sr. officials attended the function. On this occasion the branch also introduced three new Vikas Mitras from Ludhiana and they were honoured by the National Secretary Sh. Ajay Dutta. Shri Sidh Seva Mandal was the supporting organization for the camp. Ashwani Goyal and Pradeep Rathi were the chief coordinator of the camp with a dedicated team.

(Niti: Apr., 2010)