Guv pledges eyes on Modi’s 73rd birthday

Ranchi:Governor C P Radhakrishnan along with 72 others pledged their eyes on the occassion of the 73rd birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an eye donation camp held by the Raj Bhawan on Sunday.Addressing the gathering, Radhakrishnan said the PM is a great visionary, who has taken the country and its prestige to new heights, particularly through the G20.“He (PM Modi) is a unique leader, who inspires everyone regardless of whether they belong to his party or not. Every citizen wants the country to develop and make forward strides. And he is inspiring them to come forward and contribute to the country’s progress. He rose from the most humble backgrounds to being a visionary leader not just for India but for the entire world,” he said. Praying for his good health and long life, the governor said, “People by pledging their eyes after death can gift vision to many blind people.” He expressed hope that 740 people would pledge their eyes on the PM’s 74 birthday celebrations and 7,500 people would make the pledge on the next year. “There is a need to generate awareness about organ donation among the residents of Jharkhand,” he said.In response to the greetings recieved from his well-wishers, Prime Minister Modi said he was “deeply touched” and “overwhelmed”.(With inputs from Agencies)We also published the following articles recentlyHealth minister Mansukh Mandaviya to lead people in taking pledge for organ donation in AgraUnion Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead a pledge for organ donation in Agra, with an expected attendance of around ten thousand people. He will also inaugurate a super specialty block at Sarojini Naidu Medical College and lay the foundation stone for public health units. This will be followed by a “Seva Pakhwada” campaign, running from September 17 to October 2, which aims to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage to every village and town in India. The campaign includes initiatives such as Ayushman Melas, Ayushman Sabhas, and Ayushman Apke Dwar 3.0 to ensure access to essential health services for all.Over 8k people take organ donation pledge in AgraUnion Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led a pledge for organ donation in Agra, with the aim of raising awareness and encouraging people to donate blood and organs. The government has also announced financial assistance for poor individuals undergoing organ transplants. The initiative is part of the “Seva Pakhwada” campaign, which seeks to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage to all villages and towns in India. In a separate event, Kauvery Hospital in Trichy organized a running event to promote organ donation, while PGI Chandigarh has recently conducted successful organ transplants.PM Modi lauds engineers for contribution to country’s progressPrime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to engineers on Engineer’s Day, acknowledging their innovative thinking and hard work as the foundation of India’s progress. He highlighted their contributions in various fields, from infrastructure development to technological advancements. The prime minister also praised M Visvesvaraya, a renowned engineer and administrator, for his visionary work and stated that he continues to inspire generations to serve the nation.