Jammu, Sep 25: On the occasion of the fourth Navratra, Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh, co-founder of the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, celebrated the festival with cancer patients at the Government Medical College Hospital and distributed blankets, pillows, and bedsheets to underprivileged patients in the Oncology Ward.
The statement issued on Thursday stated that the initiative, led under the banner of the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, reflected the Foundation’s continued mission to serve humanity and promote community well-being.
The event began with a cake-cutting ceremony in the Oncology Ward, held in the presence of patients and hospital staff, symbolising joy, unity, and the blessings of Maa Durga. The celebration not only uplifted the spirits of those undergoing treatment but also brought smiles and warmth to an otherwise clinical environment.
Dr Ritu Singh expressed her deep appreciation for the hospital’s infrastructure, state-of-the-art facilities, and exceptional cleanliness. She lauded the efforts of Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Principal and Dean of GMC Jammu, for his visionary leadership in maintaining high standards of patient care and institutional development.
“When civil society collaborates with government institutions, the impact is not just multiplied—it becomes transformational. Today’s event is a reflection of what compassion and cooperation can achieve,” Dr Ritu Singh stated.
Also, special prayers were offered for the strength, recovery, and good health of all the patients, seeking the blessings of Maa Durga to guide them through their journey with courage and resilience.
She was accompanied by members of the Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation, educators, and civil society representatives, including Swati Dedechi, Rajni Sehgal, Ankita Bansal, and Vikas Kohli, followed by Ms Ritu Dogra, Ms Pankaj Manhas, Ms Priya, Ms Ranjana, Ms Payal Tondon, Ms Anchal, and Ms Nidhi Mehta, all of whom contributed to the day’s heartfelt outreach.
The event was also marked by the presence of several senior faculty members and heads of departments from GMC Jammu. These included Dr Anita Vig, Head of the Department of Anaesthesia; Dr Sanjeev Gupta, Head of Orthopaedics; Dr Sandeep Dogra, Head of Microbiology; Dr Meena Sidhu, Head of Blood Transfusion; Dr Jyotsana Suri, Head of Pathology; Dr Rahul Sharma, Associate Professor and In-charge Head of Radiation Oncology; and Dr Deepak Kumar, Deputy Medical Superintendent of the State Cancer Institute. Senior faculty from the Department of Radiation Oncology also participated in the celebration.
This Navratra celebration served not only as a moment of festivity but also as a powerful demonstration of community care, institutional commitment, and the enduring legacy of Maharaja Hari Singh, whose ideals of compassion and public service continue to live on through the work of the Foundation.
