On the 11th Remembrance Day of the visionary founder of Manav Rachna, Dr. O.P. Bhalla, the Manav Rachna family paid a profound tribute to his enduring legacy. The commemoration began with a floral tribute by everyone present and singing of soul-stirring bhajans by students from Manav Rachna International School, Charmwood. A havan ceremony ensued, uniting members of the Manav Rachna family in prayer.
Honoring Dr. Bhallaโs life as a philanthropist, social reformer, and educationist, the day also saw the initiation of various social upliftment programs, reflecting the spirit of service he deeply embodied.
ย S.K. Arya, Chairman, JBM Group; andย Swami Nijamritananda Puri, Administrative Director, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, attended the special event that had the presence of Smt. Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron MREI; Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President MREI; Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President MREI; Dr. N.C. Wadhwa, Director-General MREI; Prof (Dr.) Sanjay Srivastava, Vice-Chancellor, MRIIRS; and other senior functionaries.
Mr. S.K. Arya, and Swami Nijamritananda Puri, alongside Smt. Satya Bhalla, led theย distribution of 30,000 kilograms of dry grainsย to around 20 non-governmental organizations and the support staff of Manav Rachna. The entire Manav Rachna fraternity came together to contribute to this remarkable initiative, which further exemplifies the institutionโs deep commitment to community welfare. Over the past 11 years,ย Manav Rachna has donated approximately 1.5 lakh kilogramsย of dry grains, continuing its legacy of service and compassion.
In alignment with his lifelong commitment to giving, Manav Rachna launched โGive@MRโ, a noble initiative that embodies Dr. Bhallaโs generosity and his vision for social upliftment.
Give@MR (https://giveatmr.manavrachna.edu.in/) is a transformative endeavor designed not only to empower exceptional and deserving students, but also offer to interested individuals a platform to contribute to a cause that resonates strongly with them. Alumni, Industry, and Corporate can contribute towards financial aids, scholarships, infrastructure and more. This cause aligns deeply with Dr. O.P. Bhallaโs enduring belief that education is the cornerstone of empowerment, unlocking the potential of individuals and communities
Further in honor of Dr. O.P. Bhalla’s philanthropic vision, Manav Rachna Foundation collaborated with Lions Club and Rotary Club of Faridabad for a Mega Blood Donation Camp, where students, faculty, and staff enthusiastically participated.ย A total ofย 1742ย units of blood have been collected in the camp.ย An awareness and registration drive for interested stem cell donors was conducted in association with Genebandhu and Jeevandayini Foundation.ย 215ย students and faculty members have registered as Bone Marrow Donors, and 70 individuals have registered for organ donation.
Dr. N.C. Wadhwa, Director General MREI & Vice Chairperson, Dr. O.P. Bhalla Foundationย expressed,ย “Dr. O.P. Bhalla had one profound goalโto nurture individuals who would excel in their fields while dedicating themselves to the betterment of society, ultimately becoming exemplary global contributors. The Dr. O.P. Bhalla Foundation serves as a shining example of his vision, leading numerous welfare initiatives thoughtfully designed to tackle a wide range of critical issues.”
