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Baru NewsNov, 2010 - Jan, 2011A Quarterly Newsletter of The Kalgidhar TrustMedical Camp at Baru SahibThe Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib organized a free medical camp on1-2 October, 2010 at Akal Charitable Hospital, which was managed bymedical professionals from Washington, Chicago, Sydney, Jalandhar,Ludhiana, Moga, Amritsar, Chandigarh and Delhi. These doctorsprovided selfless-services to the rural-poor and underprivilegedpeople of the remote Himalayan region virtually at their doorstepsdespite adverse challenges of far-flung hilly terrain and distances.In addition to the usual medical professionals from all parts of India,four eminent doctors from abroad also joined in this year's campincluding Dr. Jasjeet Kaur Atwal (Anesthetist) and Dr. Satinder Brar(Psychologist). The camp was formally inaugurated by Mrs. Jaishree,Director, Research and Medical Education, Government ofHimachal Pradesh.Approximately 800 patients were attended in the O.P.D. and82 surgeries were conducted during the two days of the medical campat the Akal Charitable Hospital, which is a 250-bed hospital located in aremote and difficult terrain of the Himalayan foothills. It is the onlyfull-fledged medical facility beyond Solan, available to poor patientsof this remote, rural and backward region. Akal Charitable Hospital isthe only hospital in the region attending to the patients of snake-bitefor which expensive antivenin is given. Regular free medical campsare organized by Akal Charitable Hospital from time to time.The Kalgidhar Society is spending lakhs of rupees in these camps onthe treatment of poor patients, which include the expensive plasticsurgery.During the two-day camp, large numbers of minor and majorsurgeries were conducted and patients treated of the various ailmentsfree of cost. A team of 100 medical and para-medical professionalscomprising of ENT specialists, Surgeons, Physicians, DentalSpecialists, Child Specialists, Psychiatrists, Gynecologists, Ortho(Bones and Joints) Specialists put forth their expertise by sparingvaluable time for this noble cause to help the poor and underprivilegedpeople of this remote area, where hardly any service is available.Amrit Sanchar at Akal Academy CheemaThe Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib has established a chain of AkalAcademies in North India, where emphasis is given on education basedon spiritual ethos. In the continuance of this, Amrit Sanchar wasconducted in Cheema branch of Akal Academy, wherein 121 blessedsouls volunteered to partake of Amrit at the hands of the Panj Piaras(the five beloved ones). Of these 121 blessed souls, 16 studentsbelonged to Akal Academy Mander, 26 to Cheema, 74 to Benra and5 members of staff.While blessing the budding Amritdhari students, Principal KushpinderKaur said that the aim of Akal Academy is to provide value-basededucation. By imparting such holistic education, the children will beprotected from the social vices like drug-addiction etc.Tree plantation at KhamanoTaking the philanthropic activities of The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahibforward, a tree plantation drive was organized at Akal Academy,Khamano. It was inaugurated by Hon’ble Smt. Roopanjali, IAS, SDM,Khamano. The objective underlying this campaign is to plant 1001trees in and around the Academy complex. As the environment isdeteriorating due to fast-developing industrialization and pollution,the need of the hour is to ‘plant more trees’ for human survival.Speaking on the occasion, the Chief-Guest Smt. Roopanjali lauded theeffort of the students and staff of Akal Academy. She blessed theyoung students and exhorted them to excel in every field of life.41st free medical checkup campThe Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, in its ongoing efforts for the ‘welfareof all’, organizes various programs of public interest from time totime. Healthcare is on top of the agenda along with providing holisticeducation and spiritual uplift.So far as healthcare is concerned, free medical camps are organized atBaru Sahib and various other centers of The Kalgidhar Trust. TheCheema chapter of the Trust hosted a free medical checkup camp onSunday, 31 October, 2010 in association with Nishkam Medical CareSociety, Punjab. Specialists in the field of ENT, eye, skin, ortho, dental,gyane and pediatrics managed patients from the surrounding areas.At the end of the day-long camp, Dr. Gurdeep Singh informed with themedia that the free checkup was conducted on 696 patients. Freemedicines were provided wherever required. Out of these, 60 patientswere recommended for surgeries, to be conducted free of charge byThe Kalgidhar Trust.Dr. Singh added that every year, four such camps are organized atCheema Sahib, where the doctors offer voluntary services withoutany consideration.All the doctors, volunteers and the para-medical staff were honoredwith mementos and Siropaos.56 rural patients diagnosed for free surgeries atBaru SahibA batch of 56 patients from Sangrur district was seen off by theDeputy Commissioner Dr. Harkesh Singh Sandhu for Akal CharitableHospital, Baru Sahib.Speaking on the occasion, the D.C. lauded the effort of The KalgidharTrust, Baru Sahib, which besides imparting value-based education inthe northern states of India comprising Punjab, Haryana, U.P., H.P.and Rajasthan, is also taking care of the social and healthrequirements of the needy.The villages from where this group has been finalized for operationincludes Cheema, Tolawal, Satej, Hero Khurd, Dhepai, Jakhepal,Ugrahan, Chhajali, Chhajala, Mejowal, Maidevas, Moranwali,Bishanpura, Sunam, Dharamgarh, Aalampur and Phalerha.68th Akal Academy Established at village Rorhi,Distt. Sirsa, HaryanaIn order to take the value-based education to every nook andcorner of North India, the foundation stone for the 68th branch ofAkal Academy was inaugurated at village Rorhi in district Sirsa,Haryana on 9 October, 2010. Baba Iqbal Singh, President, TheKalgidhar Trust, performed the Ardas on the culmination of theGurmat Samagam before laying the foundation stone of the schoolalong with Sh. Balbir Singh Malik, IAS, Commissioner, HissarDivision. S. Charanjeet Singh MLA also graced the occasion.The program commenced with the Bhog of Sri Akhand Paath Sahibfollowed by the rendering of Gurbani Kirtan by the students ofAkal Academy Ratia and Kauriwara.A 4-acre plot of land for the establishment of Academy has beendonated in remembrance of Late S. Kaur Singh by his family,which included S. Amarjit Singh, S. Aaia Singh and S. Amrik Singh.Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Balbir Singh Malik, IAS,appreciated the efforts of The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib fortaking the value-based education to the rural masses byestablishing schools in the remote areas of North India. He saidthat students of Akal Academy with the base of value-basededucation would become the ideal citizens and serve the societyin a better way.In his address, S. Charanjeet Singh, MLA, said that a ruraleducation revolution has been initiated by The Kalgidhar Trust,Baru Sahib by establishing Akal Academies in the far-flung villages.In his concluding address, Baba Iqbal Singh apprised thegathering that The Kalgidhar Trust established 22 Academies in thefirst two decades, but in the last 4 years, 50 more Academies havebeen established on the demand and support of Saadh Sangat.More and more Panchayats are coming forward and benefic soulsare performing selfless-service by donating their lands for thewelfare of humanity. He added that students of Akal Academiesstart their day by performing Nitnem in the Academies, whichenables them to keep the social evils like drug-addiction at bay.The students of Akal Academies are even proving a source ofinspiration for their elders.