All the photographs of the Cheshire Homes Awards 2015 held on 22nd March 2015
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Sunday, 22 March 2015
Cheshire Homes Awards 2015 for four
Adviser to the Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Shri Vijay Dev gave away
the 3rd Cheshire Homes Annual Awards 2015 at Bal Bhavan here today.
Organised
by Cheshire Homes Chandigarh and the Social Welfare Department of UT
Chandigarh, the annual awards were given to to physically challenged persons as
well as organizations working for their cause from the states of Punjab,
Haryana, and UT Chandigarh.
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr Vijay Dev,Advisor to the Administrator commended the
efforts of Cheshire Homes for the physically disadvantaged people in the
region, and said that the Administration is aware about creating an inclusive
society and reach out to them in proactive manner.
He
informed that accessibility is the key issue and the Administration is making
efforts to make public facilities accessible to the physically challenged.
Patiala
based Society for Welfare of Handicapped which is working for the deaf, mute
and blind children got the Award for the category “NGO rendering service to
differently-abled persons”. Col. Karminder Singh accepted the award on
behalf of the Society.
Chandigarh’s
Institute for the Blind received the award for the category “NGO Providing
Education and Skills to Differently-abled Persons”, for its yeoman service in
training and placing visually challenged children since 1972.Maj. Gen. Rajinder Nath accepted the award on behalf of the Institute.
Mr. Amarjit
Singh Anand received the award under individual category working for the cause
of differently-abled persons, for leading a country-wide initiative to help
parents of children suffering from Down Syndrome.
Physically
challenged Dr. Dushyant Gupta, Head and Professor at the Guru Jambeshwar
University, Hisar, was given the award for achieving excellence in his
profession through hard work and dedication.
Former
Vice Chancellor of Baba Farid University Dr. S.S. Gill, as chairman, Director
Social Welfare Tilak Raj, Maj Gen Hardyal Singh, Maj.Gen A.S. Kahlon, and
Promila Chandra Mohan, formed the jury to shortlist the awardees from various
applications received.
Mr Vijay Dev also gave away aides and appliances to the
needy which included one wheel chair, three bicycles, one tricycle, two CP
chairs, one sewing machine and one crutch.
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Gurdip
S. Deep, Chairman of Cheshire Homes Chandigarh, in his report informed that
there are 19 physically challenged inmates who have been provided shelter and
are being trained in various vocations to make them employable.
Cheshire
Homes instituted these awards in 2013 for honouring individuals, NGOs and the
corporate empowering the physically challenged persons, and the awards are
sponsored by Maj. Gen. A.S. Kahlon, Ritu Singhal, Pankaj Sahgal, and M/s Steel
Age.
Several
young disabled children presented a cultural programme on this occasion.
The Awards function was made possible with the support of Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown and the Inner Wheel Club Chandigarh Midtown, who sponsored the aides and appliances.
Our special thanks to our media partner, The Tribune, and Director Social Welfare Mr Tilak Raj for his all out support to make this programme a great success.
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Cheshire Homes Awards 2015
Nominations are invited for the 3rd Cheshire Homes Awards 2015 to recognise the contribution of the physically challenged individuals, and organisations working for their upliftment.
Last Date for Nomination is 15th March.
Various Award Categories are :
Individual (Abled/Differently-abled) working for the cause
of differently abled persons.
Differently-abled Person who has Excelled in one’s chosen
field at national / international level.
Non-Government Organisation working for the Differently-
abled persons.
Corporate or NGO providing skills to the Differently-abled
persons.
Best Employer Award for providing Employment/Financial Support to Differently-abled persons
The application form can be downloaded from the link below and nominations should be sent through email on or before 15th March: cheshirehomes.chandigarh@gmail.com
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM
Activities Update
For past few months, we had some glitch in assessing our blog and uploading the reports of activities. Though our President Gurdip S. Deep had been in touch with the members through email, and had tremendous cooperation from all the members in organising various programmes.
Some of the major activities that we had in the last few months included Independence Day celebration last year and observation of World Disabled Day in December.
Earlier this year we had flag hoisting by the inmates on the Republic Day. And now we are getting ready for our annual grand feature, Cheshire Homes Chandigarh Annual Awards 2015. This has been scheduled for 5th March at Bal Bhavan in Sector 23, Chandigarh, at 11:30am.
Republic Day Celebration
Cheshire Homes, Chandigarh celebrated Republic Day on 26th Jan. The flag was unfurled by Maj. Gen. A.S. Kahlon (Retd.) Chairman Emeritus, Cheshire Home, Chandigarh at 12:00 noon.
All residents of Cheshire Home, neighbours, members of Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown and Inner Wheel Club of Chandigarh Midtown joined enthusiastically.
The members were led by their Presidents Mr.R.T.P.S. Tulsi and Mrs.Uma Gupt respectively. There were nearly 60-65 persons. who attended the joyful ceremony.
Flag hoisting was followed by a cultural programme compered by Dr. Anurag Sharma.
The singers were Mrs. Shashi Gupta, Mrs. Patinder Baksh Singh. Mrs. Manju, Dr. Hemant, Mr. Ashwin Kumar and Dr. Anurag Sharma.
The singers were honoured by the Chief Guest. Vote of thanks was given by Ashwin Kumar, a resident of Cheshire Home.
Sumptuous tea was organised by Inner wheel Club on the occasion for all.
Our gratitude to residents of Cheshire Home, neighbours, members of Inner Wheel Club, and Rotary Club. One Rotary member inspired by programme donated Rs.3,100 for residents on the spot. The Deputy Mayor, MCC brought boxes of sweets.
December 2014
World Disabled Day
Thanks to the help of State Bank of India (financial sponsor), Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of
Chandigarh Midtown who have helped us in our efforts to organise the World Disabled Day.
Dr. S.S. Gill, former Vice Chancellor, Baba Farid Medical University and Mr. Madhukar Anand
Regional Manager, State Bank of India, were the Guests of Honour.
Medical camp
10 Medical Doctors of different specialities like Eyes, ENT, Dental, Skin, Orthopaedics and General physician examined 150 disabled persons. Medicines and Tonics were given to all persons examined on the day.
The team of doctors included
Dr. Jawahar Luthira – Eyes
Dr. V.K. Kapoor – Urologist
Dr. S.S. Gill – Orthopaedic
Dr. Shimona – Skin
Dr. Kavita – Skin
Dr. Suruchi – General
Dr. Anureet Bhatia – Dental
Dr. Mohan Sharma – ENT
Dr. Nitin Mathur – ENT
Dr. Anil – Audiologist
Aides and Appliances
The following items of Aids/Appliances were given to various disabled and poor persons.
– Four CP Chairs
– One Wheel Chair
– One Tricycle
– Five Sewing Machine
– Two Bicycles
– One Hearing Aid
– Below knee compression stocking
– One Walking Stick
Further, one Wheel Chair, one Tricycle and one hearing aid was promised for early giving.
Nearly 200 persons, Disabled and their attendants, were served lunch on the occasion.
Sponsors:
Our special thanks to
Some of the major activities that we had in the last few months included Independence Day celebration last year and observation of World Disabled Day in December.
Earlier this year we had flag hoisting by the inmates on the Republic Day. And now we are getting ready for our annual grand feature, Cheshire Homes Chandigarh Annual Awards 2015. This has been scheduled for 5th March at Bal Bhavan in Sector 23, Chandigarh, at 11:30am.
Republic Day Celebration
Cheshire Homes, Chandigarh celebrated Republic Day on 26th Jan. The flag was unfurled by Maj. Gen. A.S. Kahlon (Retd.) Chairman Emeritus, Cheshire Home, Chandigarh at 12:00 noon. All residents of Cheshire Home, neighbours, members of Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown and Inner Wheel Club of Chandigarh Midtown joined enthusiastically.
The members were led by their Presidents Mr.R.T.P.S. Tulsi and Mrs.Uma Gupt respectively. There were nearly 60-65 persons. who attended the joyful ceremony.
Flag hoisting was followed by a cultural programme compered by Dr. Anurag Sharma.
The singers were Mrs. Shashi Gupta, Mrs. Patinder Baksh Singh. Mrs. Manju, Dr. Hemant, Mr. Ashwin Kumar and Dr. Anurag Sharma.
The singers were honoured by the Chief Guest. Vote of thanks was given by Ashwin Kumar, a resident of Cheshire Home.
Sumptuous tea was organised by Inner wheel Club on the occasion for all.
Our gratitude to residents of Cheshire Home, neighbours, members of Inner Wheel Club, and Rotary Club. One Rotary member inspired by programme donated Rs.3,100 for residents on the spot. The Deputy Mayor, MCC brought boxes of sweets.
December 2014
World Disabled Day
Thanks to the help of State Bank of India (financial sponsor), Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of
Chandigarh Midtown who have helped us in our efforts to organise the World Disabled Day.
Dr. S.S. Gill, former Vice Chancellor, Baba Farid Medical University and Mr. Madhukar Anand
Regional Manager, State Bank of India, were the Guests of Honour.
Medical camp
10 Medical Doctors of different specialities like Eyes, ENT, Dental, Skin, Orthopaedics and General physician examined 150 disabled persons. Medicines and Tonics were given to all persons examined on the day.
The team of doctors included
Dr. Jawahar Luthira – Eyes
Dr. V.K. Kapoor – Urologist
Dr. S.S. Gill – Orthopaedic
Dr. Shimona – Skin
Dr. Kavita – Skin
Dr. Suruchi – General
Dr. Anureet Bhatia – Dental
Dr. Mohan Sharma – ENT
Dr. Nitin Mathur – ENT
Dr. Anil – Audiologist
Aides and Appliances
The following items of Aids/Appliances were given to various disabled and poor persons.
– Four CP Chairs
– One Wheel Chair
– One Tricycle
– Five Sewing Machine
– Two Bicycles
– One Hearing Aid
– Below knee compression stocking
– One Walking Stick
Further, one Wheel Chair, one Tricycle and one hearing aid was promised for early giving.
Nearly 200 persons, Disabled and their attendants, were served lunch on the occasion.
Sponsors:
Our special thanks to
- State Bank of India ------ Aids & Appliances
- Dr. V.K. Kapoor ------- Appliances
- Tata Steel (Sangeeta Steel) ------- Lunch
- Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown ------- Doctors
- Inner Wheel Club of Chandigarh Midtown --- Medicines
- GMCH – 32 -------- Doctors
- Sarthak ------- Organisational Help.
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