Hoshiarpur, October 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Rayat Bahra Professional University (RBPU), Hoshiarpur, observed Bhai Kanhaiya Ji Manav Seva Sankalp Diwas by organising an eye donation awareness camp to promote humanitarian values and raise awareness about corneal blindness and eye donation. The initiative was organised by the University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in association with the Eye Donation Association (Regd.), Civil Hospital, under the aegis of the Red Ribbon Club (RRC) and the National Service Scheme (NSS), under the guidance of Dr. Jyotsna, Dean, RRC and NSS Coordinator.
Held under the slogan “Donate Eyes – See the World Twice,” the camp aimed to sensitise students and faculty members to the importance of selfless service, dispel myths surrounding eye donation and encourage people to pledge their eyes.
The event was attended by key office-bearers of the Eye Donation Association, including Patron S. Bahadur Singh Sunet, General Secretary S. Baljit Singh Panesar, Finance Secretary S. Harbhajan Singh and Vice President S. Gurpreet Singh. The dignitaries were formally welcomed by Dr. Jasdeep Kaur Dhami, Dean, IQAC, who presented them with green planters.
Addressing the gathering, S. Bahadur Singh Sunet spoke about the life and enduring philosophy of Bhai Kanhaiya Ji, emphasising that genuine humanitarian service transcends all forms of discrimination. He encouraged young people to uphold the values of compassion, equality and selfless service in their academic and professional lives.
Experts from the Eye Donation Association highlighted the critical need for corneal donations and explained the procedure for pledging eyes. The sessions sought to address common misconceptions and help participants understand how eye donation can restore the gift of sight to people affected by corneal blindness.
Dr. Maninder Pal Singh, Director of the University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Ms. Simarjit Kaur, Head of the Pharm.D. Department, participated in the discussions along with faculty members and students. Several students also delivered speeches reflecting on humanitarian values and the significance of organ donation.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Dr. Jyotsna, who also presented tokens of appreciation to the guest speakers.
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