A well-known local Philanthropist, Mrs Sushma Das Continues her Generous Acts for Needy Patients & Donates Hefty Amount of Rs. Fifty Lakhs For Poor Patient Welfare Fund of PGIMER

Chandigarh : 18 November : Mrs. Sushma Das, a well-known local
philanthropist, dedicated to the cause of poor and destitute patients,
showcased another exemplary generous gesture and lent a helping hand to
the needy patients as she donated a hefty amount of Rs.50,000,00/-
(Rupees Fifty Lakhs only) for the Poor Patient Welfare Fund of PGIMER
today.
Mrs. Das handed over the cheque amounting Rs. 50,000,00/- to Prof.
Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER in his office in the august presence of her
husband Mr. H.K.Das, Mr. Kumar Gaurav Dhawan, DDA, Prof. Manish
Rathi, Deptt. of Nephrology, Dr. Navneet Dhaliwal, Assistant
Professor, Deptt. of Hospital Administration and other senior
functionaries of the Institute.
Expressing his gratitude and thanking Mr. and Mrs Das for their benevolent
act, Prof. Jagat ram, Director PGIMER stated, “It seems charity is innate
to Mr. and Mrs. Das as they have been so magnanimously contributing to
the cause of poor and needy patients in assorted forms; be it donations in
money; medicines or treatment for the ‘not so privileged’ patients from time
to time at various institutes. Do-gooders and Philanthropists like Mr. and
Mrs. Das encourage us to continue with our societal good.”
“With their compassionate initiative, Mr. and Mrs. Das have also set a role
model for others to emulate as supporting and hand-holding the destitute
patients is a true service to mankind,” added Prof. Jagat Ram.
Mr. Kumar Gaurav Dhawan, DDA PGIMER who was also present on the
occasion, shared his sentiments as he said, “Any donation, no matter how
big or small shows a willingness to help those who are in need. The caring
support of Das couple means so much and will definitely make a difference
in the lives of many deprived patients.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Sushma Das, an affluent but earthy
resident of Sector 33-B, who believes in supporting need-specific, charitable
health facilities, shared “It’s a humble effort to pay back what we owe to our
motherland. God has been so kind to us with his limitless bounties. So why
not share His abundant gifts with our brethren and help in alleviating their
misery? This will give us peace which no material possession can ensure.”
The donations are accepted either through cheque (in favour of Director
PGIMER) or Demand draft at the poor patient cell near the Main Reception,
Nehru Hospital under section 80G of the income tax act. Institute has also
started the facility of online donations on the Institute website-
pgimer.edu.in. After making a donation directly to the PGIs Poor Patient
Fund account, the person can download a receipt too. The donors need not
physically come to the poor patient cell of PGIMER to donate.
PGIMER appeals to the public to generously donate for this fund so that the
poor patients are provided with super speciality health care