Nami Dogri Sanstha felicitated Dr. Deepak Kumar and Corporator Narottam Sharma for their dedicated and outstanding contributons to the Society. Vikram Randhawa MLC was the Chief Guest on the occasion whereas Sohail Kazmi, Veteran Journalist presided over the function. Rohit Choudhary, National President, Kissan Welfare Association was Special Guest whereas Tarun Uppal, a Social Activist was Special Invitee and Advocate Amit Gupta was the Guest of Honour of the function. Dr. Chanchal Sharma, Organising Secretary, NDS read papers on the life and works of both the personalities honoured.Capt. Lalit Sharma IFS, APCCF (Retd.) and Convener NDS in his opening address said that working in any profession with focus on social cause makes the difference and in this regard works and contributions of Dr. Deepak Kumar, Deputy Superintendent of Super Speciality Hospital Jammu and Corporator Ward No. 3, Jammu Narottam Sharma deserve to be recognised and honoured so that the youth get motivated and influenced from their social services and contributions. Earlier at the out set two minutes silence was observed to pay homage to Late Shri Chhatter Pal ji noted hindi and dogri writer who lèft this false world during last week .
This was followed by felicitation of Dr. Deepak Kumar and Narottam Sharma by the dignitaries on behalf of NDS. A Shawl , Citation and Trophy was presented to both the personalities as sanstha saaan .
Vikram Randhawa, MLC while addressing the writers, artists and prominent social personalities said that the persons in their different fields with outstanding contributions not only empower the society, facilitate upliftment of poor and down trodden but raise the literary levels of the society. He said that Dr. Deepak Kumar right from joining the medical profession in 1999 has worked and provided medical assistance to the poor, slum dwellers in Mumbai by way of free OPD besides organising blood camps for the needy . Back in State since 2009 besides his duties his special focus has been on poor and needy patients and this is an exceptional quality. Similarly Narottam Sharma as educated youth opted for social service. He played leading role in the 2001 Medical College admissions agitation and now serving the people as a Corporator as grass root worker. He said we need to recognise and appreciate the people who are working in various fields with honesty, dedication and commitment.
Rohit Choudhary said that services of Corporator Narottam Sharma as a social crusader are motivational for the youth. He further said that services of Dr. Deepak Kumar as Deputy Medical Superintendent Udhampur, Gandhi Nagar and now Super Speciality Hospital are exceptional based upon his sincere and dedicated contributions. Tarun Uppal said Dr. Deepak Kumar’s contributions as PG product of K. J. Somaya Mumbai for his social endeavours in Breach Candy Hospital Mumbai, organised more than 300 blood camps, ODD for slum dwellers, as consultant with CRPF, Bantalab Jammu, besides improving the medical environment of Udhampur, Gandhi Nagar and Super Speciality Hospitals are laudable. He said similarly Narottam Sharma who has completely dedicated to people’s cause is exceptional.
Advocate Amit Gupta said that both sons of the soil Narottam Sharma and Dr. Deepak Kumar are pride of the State who are contributing exceptionally for the cause of society and the poor strata of the society in particular. He described them as true lovers of dogri .
Sohail Kazmi in his presidential address described both Narottam Sharma Corporator and Dr. Deepak Kumar as social icons which are proud of the State and the Society has lot of expectations from these highly educated and dedicated personalities. He said contributions of Dr. Deppak Kumar in successful implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna in Super Speciality Hospital specially heart surgery are laudable. He said that the dedicated efforts and contributions of Narottam Sharma as Corporator are praise worthy. He complimented NDS for honouring these dedicated personalities as it is our social duty to recognise the services of such iconic persons. Advocate Harish Kaila President NDS in his address said that such personalities in different fields provide positive and meaningful leadership to the society and their collective endeavours go a long way in creating a vibrant, healthy and meaningful society.
Yash Pal Yash, General Secretary, NDS, compered the7 proceedings in his eloquent style and extended vote of thanks to the participants for making the function a meaningful one.
