#### Shine India: A Unique Example of Social Service - Kapil Garg

Shine India Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting eye donation, organ donation, and body donation, organized the "Divisional-Level Excellence in Social Service Honor Ceremony" on Sunday evening at a private auditorium in Jawahar Nagar, Kota.

The event was graced by Shri Tarachand Goyal (Founder, Goyal Group) as the chief guest, with Shri Alok Kumar (International President, Vishwa Hindu Parishad & Founder, Dadhichi Dehdaan Samiti) presiding over the event. Shri Kapil Garg (Vice President, EBSR & Former Director General of Police, Jaipur) attended as the guest of honor.

National Recognition for the Eye Donation Campaign

Dr. Sangeeta Gaur, the founder-secretary of Shine India Foundation, stated that individuals from the Hadoti region who significantly contributed to promoting eye donation in rural areas were honored during the event. Additionally, active contributors from the city, who helped elevate the foundation's eye donation campaign to national and international levels, were recognized.

Vision Restored Through Eye Donation

A beneficiary of corneal transplant, Mr. Sudarshan Arora, shared his experience, expressing gratitude for receiving corneas through eye donation. He remarked that without this noble act, he might not have been able to see the beautiful world again.

Message from the Chief Guest

Chief Guest Shri Tarachand Goyal emphasized, “Eye donation not only grants salvation to the donor but also brings blessings to their family, as it helps illuminate the lives of two visually impaired individuals.”

Awareness on Organ and Body Donation

Shri Alok Kumar highlighted the importance of organ and body donation, saying, “While deeds make a person great, acts like organ donation elevate them to divine status. Saving a life through organ donation means saving an entire family. Make organ and eye donation a topic of discussion in your families and spread awareness.”

Appreciation for the Foundation's Efforts

Shri Kapil Garg praised the foundation, saying, “The efforts of Shine India Foundation have inspired many to join the organ and eye donation campaign. Their initiatives are commendable and serve as an inspiration for all of Rajasthan. Dr. Gaur’s innovative and unique practices in the field of eye donation are unparalleled in the state.”

Recognition and Cultural Evening

During the ceremony, 70 "Jyoti-Mitras" (friends of light) from Kota and nearby regions, including Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Bhawanimandi, Ramganjmandi, Deoli, and Nainwa, were honored with certificates of appreciation and Shine trophies.

Post the ceremony, a musical evening was organized in collaboration with the Geetanjali Group. Renowned singer Shreeja Upadhyay from Bhopal captivated the audience with her melodious performance. The event also featured mesmerizing dance performances by Mandakini Dadhich, Simran Kanwar, and Neha Gautam.

The stage was effectively hosted by Neeta Dangi and Dr. Kamal Gautam. Contributions from Geetanjali Group members, including Prem Narayan, Rajeev Malhotra, Markandeya Dadhich, Garima Gupta, and Dr. Kulwant Gaur, added charm to the evening, making it a memorable occasion.