15/08/2025
The 79th Independence Day of India was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor by the Members of “The Udhampur Rotary Eye & General Welfare Foundation”, “Rotary Club Udhampur” and staff members of KLSM Rotary Eye & ENT Hospital, Udhampur on 15th August 2025 at base hospital.
The event commenced with the unfurling of the national flag by the Secretary General & Vice Chairman of the Foundation, followed by the singing of the national anthem. The gathering observed a moment of silence to remember and honor the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. The event served as a reminder of the importance of national unity, and reinforced the shared commitment of the staff and members to uphold the values of freedom, equality, and service.
After the flag hosting, a new borewell facility was inaugurated today at KLSM Rotary Eye & ENT Hospital, Housing Colony Udhampur, marking a significant step towards ensuring access to clean and reliable drinking water for the patients and residents of the area. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Rtn D. N. Bhakhri who cut the ribbon and addressed the gathering. Rtn D. N. Bhakhri dedicated a borewell to Rotary Eye & ENT Hospital in the memory of his beloved wife Late Smt Rama Bhakhri (Kamla) in the presence of Padma shri Shiv Dutt Nirmohi.
Speaking at the event, Rtn Kamal Gupta, Secretary General highlighted the importance of water. “Access to clean water is a basic right. Padma shri Shiv Dutt Nirmohi expressed their gratitude and optimism, he said with this borewell, "we are not just addressing a need but empowering the people of this community,”. “This borewell is a blessing for patients and the community.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Rtn Puran Lal Sharma and a community gathering over light refreshments. Members who attended the function were Rtn Kamal K. Gupta, Rtn Rajeev Gupta, Rtn Puran Lal Sharma, Rtn S. S. Kerni, Rtn Col. Hargovind Singh, Rtn. Surjeet Singh, Rtn D. N. Bhakhri, Rtn Kewal Krishan Sharma, Prof. Padamshiri Nirmohi were present on the occasion.