Lt Governor attends Bharatiya Jain Sangathan’s programme at Jammu

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the voluntary organ donors and called upon the people to come forward and join the noble cause of organ and tissue donation.

“For donors, organ donation provides a life-giving opportunity. Let us all join the efforts and make our valuable contribution to society through organ and tissue donation,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor was attending a programme organised by Bharatiya Jain Sangathan J&K under the aegis of SS Jain Sabha J&K to promote organ donation.

On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor requested the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization to add his name in the donors’ list.

“Organ donation should be the life motto. This selfless act not only affects the recipients but also touches the lives of families and friends of those seeking transplantation,” he said.

Lauding the Bharatiya Jain Sangathan for doing great service by inspiring people for organ donation, the Lieutenant Governor reiterated the government’s commitment to support the social organizations and volunteers associated with this noble cause.

The Lieutenant Governor further called for collective efforts to make organ transplant affordable and accessible by using modern technology in government and private hospitals.

He emphasised that permanent help-desks related to organ donation and transplant should be set up in hospitals to provide information and counter myths surrounding organ donation.

Organ and tissue donation camps should also be organized in the hospitals in collaboration with all stakeholders to inform and encourage people, he said.

The Lieutenant Governor asked the youth to imbibe the ideals and teachings of Lord Mahavir and dedicate themselves to the service of humanity.

Lord Mahavir’s eternal message of Samyak Darshan – Right Faith, Samyak Gyan – Right Knowledge and Samyak Charitra – Right Conduct, will continue to guide us on the path of non-violence, truth and compassion, he said.

The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Bharatiya Jain Sangathan (BJS) on the beginning of its community connect program ‘BJS Moksh Path’ aimed at promoting organ donation amongst community leaders and debunking the myths around organ donation.

Bharatiya Jain Sangathan also initiated ‘BJS Khilona Bank’ to provide educational toys to children belonging to underprivileged sections of the society. Youth were also conferred with the BJS Pratibha Samman on the occasion.

Anand Jain, ADGP Jammu; Sandeep Jain, President, Bharatiya Jain Sangathan, J&K;  Monika Jain, General Secretary, Bharatiya Jain Sangathan, J&K; senior officials of civil and police administration; members of Bharatiya Jain Sangathan, SS Jain Sabha and various social organizations were present. aroma of the piping Kashmiri hot Kehwa swirled in the air thrilling all the taste buds.

In addition to the enticing culinary delights, the people also enjoyed the foot tapping cultural performance which included Kashmiri, Dogri and Pahadi folk performances sponsored by J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation by the local residents mainly comprising senior bureaucrats and their families. The authentic intricately designed Pashmina shawls, especially the GI tagged ones, Sarees, Pherans, Papermachie artwork attracted staggering number of buyers.