VSK TN
The Government hospital at Royapettah
in Chennai is entering its 100th year of service catering to the
poor and needy. RSS, South Chennai coordinators approached the management for
taking up a cleaning drive in the premises, for which they readily supported
the effort.
in Chennai is entering its 100th year of service catering to the
poor and needy. RSS, South Chennai coordinators approached the management for
taking up a cleaning drive in the premises, for which they readily supported
the effort.
As planned on 13 May, 2012 over 180
volunteers of various teams like sports group, IT professionals, auditors,
teachers and students assembled in the morning at the hospital from different
parts of Chennai.
volunteers of various teams like sports group, IT professionals, auditors,
teachers and students assembled in the morning at the hospital from different
parts of Chennai.
There was a brief inaugural session presided by Ma.
Sanghachalak Durai Shankar ji, famous actor Damu, Hospital Sergeants Thirumal
and Khaleelullah Rahman. Shri Durai Shankar said that sangha inculcates spirit
of Sewa through Shakha.
Sanghachalak Durai Shankar ji, famous actor Damu, Hospital Sergeants Thirumal
and Khaleelullah Rahman. Shri Durai Shankar said that sangha inculcates spirit
of Sewa through Shakha.
Actor Damu delivered a motivating
speech to the audience. He was highly impressed by the young disciplined crowd
assembled there while others of that age are taking it easy. He said that, “India
is a unique country in the world which cannot be compared with others. I would
like to salute the parents of such blessed youth”. He also emphasized on the
need for taking care of body and mind. “There are 12 vital organs in the body.
I know the importance of them and take adequate care. I appeal to you not to
spoil the health by getting into habits such as smoking. Do not get carried
away by the movie scenes. Some of the scenes may be good but the majority is
bad”. He exhorted the volunteers to continue serving the society.
speech to the audience. He was highly impressed by the young disciplined crowd
assembled there while others of that age are taking it easy. He said that, “India
is a unique country in the world which cannot be compared with others. I would
like to salute the parents of such blessed youth”. He also emphasized on the
need for taking care of body and mind. “There are 12 vital organs in the body.
I know the importance of them and take adequate care. I appeal to you not to
spoil the health by getting into habits such as smoking. Do not get carried
away by the movie scenes. Some of the scenes may be good but the majority is
bad”. He exhorted the volunteers to continue serving the society.
Six groups were formed to clean a huge
sump of 48,000 litres capacity, 5 Over head tanks, 2 wards, open space around
the hospital and a little temple.
sump of 48,000 litres capacity, 5 Over head tanks, 2 wards, open space around
the hospital and a little temple.
Among the other areas planned for
cleaning was abandoned godown in the old hospital premises, area which was
filled with food packets probably dumped many weeks was also cleared.
This Sewa activity was covered by
leading dailies and media. One of the camera men who came to shoot the event
said “Sir, as a common man I am telling you. You are doing a great job. People
come to a hospital to get cured of diseases but it is a pity that the
unhygienic condition in the hospital creates more health issues for patients
and attendants. I really appreciate your work.”
leading dailies and media. One of the camera men who came to shoot the event
said “Sir, as a common man I am telling you. You are doing a great job. People
come to a hospital to get cured of diseases but it is a pity that the
unhygienic condition in the hospital creates more health issues for patients
and attendants. I really appreciate your work.”
A patient near the tea shop sincerely
thanked the swayamsewaks for the service.
thanked the swayamsewaks for the service.
At the end of the programme Prantha Sewa
Pramukh Mohan ji briefly spoke appreciating the effort of swayamsewaks and
asked them to take the efforts to Shakha level. The RMO who went round the
hospital to survey the work carried out was very impressed and said “Only RSS
can do such a work with a cohesive team of people from different walks of
life”.
