RECALL

                                                
                            ADDRESSING A WORTHY AUDIENCE  OF ROTARIANS  
                                                                  (1982)                    

 Just found a handful of pictures (out of hundreds that got lost or misplaced during my gypsy travels all over the globe), to remind me of days when I was younger and so enthusiastic about doing something to change circumstances for women, children,  for world peace, against terrorism and many other such social issues.

 

 A MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER, SHRI RAJEEV GANDHI, ALONG WITH A DELEGATION FOR PEACE IN PUNJAB AS VICE PRESIDENT , NATIONAL THINKERS FORUM, INDIA .

 Seen in these pictures are some lifelong friends and companions who walked beside me, supporting and encouraging always. Interestingly, many of my interactions were with politicians although I don’t understand the ‘p’ of politics ! However, that did not deter me from pushing my point. The results just happened !                                             

 

                                 HOLDING A PRESS CONFERENCE AS VICE PRESIDENT-
      NATIONAL THINKERS FORUM ALONG WITH PRESIDENT   Late Mr. D. P. SEHGAL-
my most respected guide, mentor and support. The gentleman revered and loved by all whose lives he touched, someone who epitomized dignity and universality. Sorely missed by all of us.

I am quite satisfied at this stage of my life, that I gave my best to my family, my country, my patients, friends and society in general. Although I am not as active now, I still like to write about these issues along with the solutions which I have been able to explore and apply in my own personal life. Through press conferences, meetings with the highest in power and as president and chairperson of various organizations I was able to make some significant changes for women and children.                                           

             APPRISING THE THEN CHIEF MINISTER OF PUNJAB- S. DARBARA SINGH

                                       about the rampant cases of dowry deaths.

   Seen in the picture are MRS. KUMUD SEHGAL (beside me) w/o MR. D. P. SEHGAL

(standing beside the Chief Minister).

My children always accompanied me for them to imbibe correct values from childhood. My elder son , Vishal is seen here as a small boy of six.                                          

             WITH THE PRESIDENT, LION'S CLUB INTERNATIONAL AT SRINAGAR-1982

AFTER RECEIVING THE BEST LIONESS PRESIDENT ASIA  AWARD for work done for the upliftment of women and children.

 

                          

 PRESENTING A MEMORANDUM TO THE THEN GOVERNOR OF PUNJAB, SHRI CHENNA REDDY  as Lioness President, Jalandhar, during a mass marriage ceremony of almost 200 poor boys and girls by Lioness Club, Jalandhar.                                    

                      WELCOMING MINISTER BALRAM JHAKAR TO A MEETING Of        PROGRESSIVE THINKERS FORUM.

                                                                                 

 

ADDRESSING A GATHERING IN SLUM AREAS DURING A FAMILY PLANNING MOTIVATIONAL CAMP BY Lioness club and Hospital Welfare committee , Jalandhar(Punjab).

Under this scheme I booked and conducted more than 150 free antenatal check ups for 9 months and later free deliveries for poor women, along with free medicines, in my own nursing home. This scheme ran for almost a year.

 Through these few pictures I wish to convey to the younger generation that although I was a busy practitioner I made time to fulfill my duties as a responsible citizen. When I hear this catch phrase on everybody’s lips today- ‘There’s no time’- I want to ask them how they make time for hours on smart phones, gossiping, visiting malls, taking holidays abroad, eating out every other day, movies , etc. It only reflects their priorities and choices. Today’s Indian demands many just and unjust rights, conveniently forgetting duties. One has to deposit in a bank to be able to withdraw.

My contribution to society as a spokesperson for the underdog has been a soul satisfying journey and I feel every minute I spent was so was fruitful and useful. It has enriched my life in every way.