Igniting the Flame of Social Responsibility Beyond Education, a small talk was organised in the auditorium of our College of Pharmacy to motivate students for social work in the direction of empowering our nation.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. HK Aggarwal- Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Pt. B. D. S. University of Health Science
Shri Krishan Kumar- Social Reformer, Guest of the Event
Starting of the event
Giving the event a more cultural and dignified feel, the honored guests were welcomed with a tilak ceremony, an age-old ritual of respect and hospitality.
Dr. Yogesh launched the session with
These heartfelt words mention the values of selfless service and social peace. He introduced the theme of the event: channeling education beyond academics for the betterment of society and the nation. His remarks established an insightful tone that was entirely consistent with the gathering's goal of examining the role that education plays in fostering social progress and national development.
The program began with the traditional lamp lighting, symbolizing the light of knowledge and dedication. As the mic host, Dr. Yogesh led the gathering with valuable insight and skillful coordination, laying the groundwork for a series of powerful addresses.
Dr. Naveen Khatri gave the welcoming address, acknowledging the presence of esteemed guests and the audience. Invoking the wisdom of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Mahatma Gandhi, and Swami Dayanand Saraswati, he spoke about the transformative power of vision, thought, and action in national development.
Shri Krishan Kumar, a renowned social reformer and naturopathy advocate from Rajasthan, delivered a keynote address that reminded all of grassroots realities. Inspired the students with the examples of ancient icons like Maharshi Charak and Rishi Bhardwaj who were both pioneers of healthcare and social reformers. He also offered a difference between samaj seva (social service) and samaj sudhar (social reform). “Sudhar may often become about imposing ideology, but seva is about empowering the weak section or strengthening the broken links in society. That is where real transformation begins.” He also spoke about the motivation of different social workers, like for some it can be happiness, for someone other it can be money, fame, or both. He also talked about real-life examples, such as Apna Aasiyana Trust in Karnal, which is a home for several homeless people, and Mr. Rajesh Deskar from Nagpur, who worked extensively in Assam and contributed to thousands of safe deliveries, thereby raising the health standards and awareness in the villages. The speaker underlined that pharmacy education had to cover more than just how to provide drugs. It should produce caring experts who strive to improve communities while understanding the larger healthcare environment. Students were urged to see themselves as social healers as well as pharmacists.
The message was clear: Our main goal must be “samaj ka bhala”—the welfare of society. True national service begins when we use our knowledge, skills, and empathy to make a difference where it’s needed most.