Governor holds warm interaction with girls from children’s home at Raj Bhavan (Lok Bhavan)
A total 75 Citizens who pledged organ and body donation honoured
Raipur (thestates.news) | Governor Shri Ramen Deka on Monday held a warm and inspiring interaction with girls from the SOS Girls’ Home, Mana, during a special programme organized at Lok Bhavan. On the occasion, he also honoured a total 75 citizens, who pledged to donate their organs and bodies, setting an exemplary example of service to humanity.
Encouraging the girls, Governor Shri Deka said that they are the bright future of society and the nation. He emphasized that any goal in life can be achieved through education, discipline, self-confidence, and hard work. He urged the girls never to underestimate their dreams and to continue learning and progressing in life.
Books Provide Lasting Knowledge and the Courage to Move Forward
Governor Shri Deka said that in today’s digital age, much of the information available on the internet changes over time, whereas the knowledge preserved in books continues to guide us for years. He advised the girls to develop the habit of reading books regularly. Stressing the importance of reading biographies of successful personalities, he said that such books provide an opportunity to understand how individuals reached the pinnacle of success through struggle, perseverance, and continuous effort. These inspiring stories instill courage and determination to move forward in life.
He further advised the girls to always strive to do work that is not driven solely by the desire to gain something for oneself, but also by a selfless commitment to helping others and contributing to the welfare of society.
During the programme, Governor Shri Deka interacted directly with the girls and responded warmly to their questions and curiosities. He presented stationery items to them as gifts. In return, the girls expressed their affection by presenting the Governor with handmade gifts.
Maintaining Balance Between Flora & Fauna Is Essential
On the occasion, Governor Shri Deka also raised awareness about environmental conservation and the growing water crisis. He said that maintaining a balance between humans, animals, and nature is extremely important, and trees play the most vital role in sustaining this balance. Therefore, protecting trees and undertaking large-scale plantation drives is a collective responsibility.
Expressing concern, he remarked, “We never imagined that one day we would have to buy water for drinking.” He stressed that water conservation and augmentation are of utmost importance. In a cautionary note, he warned that if trees are not protected today, Chhattisgarh could face a severe groundwater crisis within the next 25 years. He observed that humans themselves are responsible for polluting clean air and water, and therefore it is also humanity’s responsibility to correct the situation.
Organ and Body Donation Are the Highest Forms of Service to Humanity
Governor Shri Ramen Deka stated that greater awareness about organ donation can provide a new lease of life to many people in need. Similarly, body donation plays a crucial role in the fields of medical education and research. He said that those who pledge organ and body donation are true heroes of society and should motivate others to take similar pledges. Such sensitivity and humanitarian values represent the highest expression of compassion and should be encouraged at every level.
75 Citizens and Raipur Collector Honoured
During the programme, Governor Shri Deka honoured 75 citizens who pledged organ and body donation by presenting them with mementoes. In addition, Collector of Raipur district, Shri Gaurav Singh, was specially felicitated for his outstanding and remarkable work in this noble field.
The dignified event was attended by the Governor’s Secretary, Dr C R Prasanna; Legal Advisor Smt. Satyabhama Dubey; other senior officers and staff of Raj Bhavan; enlightened citizens who had pledged organ and body donation; girls from the children’s home; and their teachers.
