Jul-Aug, 2012 - Bharat Vikas Parishad

ACTIVITIESKavi SammelanThe month of April was very hectic for ourBranch. We organised Ram Navmi (1 April)Mahavir Jayanti (5 April) & Baisakhi (14 April).All these programmes were well-attended. Theprogrammes in May are given below:The branch organized a Kavi Samm elan on 5th May, 2012 in thepremises of Arya Samaj, G.K.I Over 150 members heard andappreciated the participant Kavis. The function was presided overby Padamshree Shayam Singh Shashi and anchored by Dr. RekhaVyas and Shri Vijay Gupt.Health Care ProjectsG.K.-I BranchThe Branch took special steps to take care of the health ofmembers and public at large. In this connection the followingmeasures were taken:Free Health Chech Up CampThis was organized on 26th May in collaboration with FortisHealthcare at Arya Samaj G.K.I Th e focus was diabetes , Thyroid,Weight loss, Osteoporosis, Hypertension and Cholestoral. 65patients attended the Camp.YOGA SHIVIR: (a) This shivir commenced from 11th May and theclasses ar e held 5 days a weekat 6.30 a.m. at R Block Park. It isopen to all.(b) Another yoga shivir organized exclusively by some ladies from6.00 a.m. to 6.30 a.m. every day. This is held under supervision ofour esteemed member, Smt. Manju Gupta.HOMOEOP ATHIC DISPENS ARY: During May, 2012 as many as 383patients were treated with medicines by our doctor Geeta Garg.ACTIVITIES....contdGURU ARJUN DEV JI SHAHEEDI DIWAS: To commemorate theShaheedi Diwas of the 5th Guru, Shri Arjun Dev ji, a function wasHelp to Poor: A sewing machine was donated to a poor andorganized on 25th May at R Block Park. Achievements of the Guru,handicapped lady by one of our members in the Meeting.his teachingsand the causes which led to his martyrdom wereexplained in depth by one of our esteemed members Col. (Retd.) Achivements recognized: Our Branch won 7 positions as markK. R. Sabharwal.NEW MEMBERS: 4 new members were enrolled in the month ofMay, 2012.Promila GroverPresidentC-2 Janakpuri BranchGeneral Body MeetingMonthly General Body Meeting of the branch wasorganized on 29th April 2012 where 71 membersattended the meeting. The members wereentertained with Bhajans, songs, Ghazals,Kavitas, etc.Presentation of Audited Accounts ReportsReceipt and Expenditure accounts reports (Audited) for theyear 2011-2012 were presented to the members of the Branchapproved by the members.Honouring the senior members (80 years and above)Our Branch Committee in its earlier meeting had decided tohonour the senior and dedicated members of the branch whoare 80 years and above. In our General Body Meeting held on 29-04-2012, four members were especially invited of which twomembers were present & honoured.In addition to senior members, founder and dedicated membersof the branch were all honoured by presenting a Shawl andmomento by our Central and State leaders viz S/Shri I.D. Ohja,B.L Prashar, K.B. Mahajan and K.C. Sud. Chairman and GeneralSecy of Geeta Mandir S/Sh S.K Choudhary, K L Singhal and otherprominent citizens of the area were also present.Celebration of birthday of Members : Birthday of ninemembers who were born in the month of April was celebrated inusual Indian traditional of Pooja by Panditji.General Body Meeting: Monthly General Body Meeting of theBranch was held on 27th May, 2012. 64 membersattended.There were Bhajans, Gazal s, songs and Kavitas by ouresteemed members, viz. Kanchan Bhalla, Vijay Behl,V.D.Sharma,B.S.Sharma, J.R.Dass , Dr. Vikram Chopra, MukeshMittal and V.k.Sudan.Honouring of Senior Member s: Our Executive Committee, inits earlier meeting had decided to honour senior and dedicatedmembers of the Branch who are 80 years and above. In thisseries our Patron Shri Kuldeep Seora and Shri M.P.Saxsena werehonoured with shawls and momentoes in the meeting.Celebration of Members’ Birthdays: Birthday of 13 memberswho were born in the month of May was celebrated in the usualHindu tradition by Pandit ji. They were all blessed with ahealthy and long life.Workshop of Office Bearers organized by S. Delhi State:Nine members including President, Gen. Secretary, Treasurerand conveners attended the workshop on 20th May at DAVModel School, Yusuf Sarai.of recognition of our achievement in various fields for the year2011-12.H.K.BabbarGen. Secr etary4Olives are pressed to get oil, fruits are squeezed to get juice, flowers are crushed for perfume.These are some of the methods used to get goodness out of things.

Proposed dates for competitionsCompetition Branch Level State Level Central Level(Decided)NGSC 12/10 (Fri) 26/10 (Fri) 12/11 (Mon)NSGSC 12/10(Fri) 26/10(Fri) 12/12 (Wed)Bharat koJaano 9/11( Fri) 7/12(Fri) Jan/2013Last date for informing number of Papers required (School-wise)thby Branches; 15 October, 2012For the next issue ofVIKAS SANDESHplease send your material, photos, news, etc.latest byth15 August, 2012at BB/52-C, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058.Please send material by mail :mahajankb1941@yahoo.co.in.Phone: 9810042458.With best compliments fromACTIVITIES....contdHealth ProgramsB- Block Janakpuri BranchVanvasi SahaytaHelp to Sewa Dham, a free residential schoolfor poor & Vanvasi children with emphasis onhigh moral values, discipline, tough life andeducation of high standard resulting successin medical, engineering, etc.A shivir, attended by large number of members wasorganized on 27-5-2012 at BD/BB/Block Sanatan DharmMandir. Highlight of the Shivir are as follows.i) The children of the Sewa Bharti school presented highlyimpressive Dance items.ii) A Cheque of Rs 50000/- was presented to schoolauthorities for their requirement of Copies during 2012-13."Brashtachar Mukt Bharat. There was huge applause andiii) Shri Naresh Dhingra, a reputed social activist gave avery thought provoking talk on the subjectappreciationiv) Birthday of seven members falling during May, 2012 wascelebrated.v) Help the Needy : A sewing machine to needy women andhearing aids to person were presented.Five Dental camps were organized during May, 2012benefiting 56 dental cases and 6 de-addiction cases .Dr. Amrinder SinghHomoeopathic PhysicianDispensary:GurudwaraShri Guru Singh SabhaC2, Central Zone, Janak PuriTiming : 9.00 to 10.00 a.m.Dispensary:Shri Shiv ShaktiSanatan Dharam MandirBA/BB Block, Janak PuriTiming : 5.30 to 6.30 p.m.C2/308, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110058Mob. : 9999991553Yoga ShiverA Yoga Shiver was organized during 23.5.2012 to 30.5.2012by renowned yogacharaya Sh G.B. Pant.Un-used-unexpired medicines were collected and givento D.D.U Hospital for distribution to needy patients.L.R. Uppal,SecretaryWhen you feel pressured in life it's just GOD trying to get the best out of you.5

ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES....contdA Block Janakpuri, BranchEx. Vice Principal of S.D. Guru DHRONACHARY A DegreeCollege, Gurgaon and a special invitee spoke on “ Seemin glyBal Sanskar (Children Personality SMALL THINGS which matter more” to lead a successful andDevelopment Camp)purposeful life. Keeping cleanliness, water saving andDuring May 2012, 4 such camps in which 207 environment in the focus, the children were divided intochildren of 10-14 age group participated, different groups. Each group was given a topic for on thewere organized.spot painting competition. The seniors wee briefed in detailSewaabout the 5 day Summer Camp being organized by “DurgaMedicines being collected at different collection centres, Vahini”, Delhi. Light refreshment was served veryset up by the branch and also collected by its functionaries magnanimously by Sh, Mohan Seth and the programmedirectly from the public are being regularly donated to camp came to close at 4pm.“CHIKITSA VIBAGH” of Sewa Bharti, Delhi for onward free Praud Sanskar/ Sr. Citizen Care: In a regular monthlydistribution among the needy.programme all our worthy colleagues whose birthday fallsYuva Sanskar Cum Awareness Campin May were warmly greeted and felicitated.A special camp attended by 80 participants comprising Samarohchildren of ongoing Personality Development Camp and a SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV JEE'S BALIDAN DIWAS wasfairly large number of Senior Students of A Block Janakpuri celebrated in the overflowing Hall of Shri Hari Mandir. Dr.from 10 AM to 4 PM duration was organized at Ashirwad G.S. Sehgal, Dir ector (Education) of SRIRAM INSTITUTE OFBanquet Hall. Members of the branch and a good number of TEACHER, EDUCATION, Dwarka, briefly threw light on thelife and Balidan of Shri Guru Jee . Mrs DEVINDER KAURGANDHI, a senior member of the Branch along with herassociates from Gurudwara Singh Sabha, A1 Block,Janakpuri presented melodious “SHABD” pertaining to thelife and deeds of Shri Guru Jee which kept the audiencespell bound in all pervading atmosphere of Spiritualism. Dr.R.C. MISHRA, Ex. Reader from D.U. who has also authored abook on Shri Guru Jee, in his illuminating and thoughtprovoking talk made a fervent appeal to take a leaf from thegreat Guru Jee's life for remaining stead fast in our resolveto tread the path of truth even at the risk of our lives.Mrs Madhu Seth, President, proposed a vote of thanks. Afterthe light refreshment the meeting came to close.S.P BhatiaAdvisorparents of participants were present. The programmeconducted by S.P. Bhatia started with “Deep Prajavalan “followed by singing of 'Vande Matram' and “SaraswatiVandana”. Thereafter “Saraswati Poojan” was performed byoffering rose petals at the feet of “Maan SARASW ATI” by oneand all present in the hall. Shri K.B. Mahajan, G.Sec . BVPDelhi (South) was kind enough to spare sometime from hisbusy schedule to attend this programme. Undoubtedly hisvery presence proved to be the morale booster of theorganizers and children alike. Shri Abhishek from “Art ofLiving” conducted the “Dhyan Session”. Children of theongoing CPDC presented melodious song “SANYAM MEYJEEVAN HO”. Shri Mohan Seth, Patron of Branch, spoke on“Simple, SATVIK, NUTRITI OUS DIET” which has directbearing on “SHUDH ACHAR and VIHAR” which ultimatelystands in good stead to face the hardships harsh realities ofVIKAS SANDESHGOES COLOURDuring the proceedings of Karyakarta Karyashalathon 20 May, 2012, a decision was taken to go for anall-colour VIKAS SANDESH from the next issueonwards.So here is the first colourful issue in your hands.Please do send me your comments for furtherimprovement.-Editor6Walk the past, live in the present, think the future, be the change