Under the United Sikh Mission’s Mission For Vision – Free Eye Health Care Camps in Punjab spanning 5 months from October 2022 to March 2023, 53 camps were organized. The camps covered a population of 500 Villages in Rural Punjab.
United Sikh Mission Announces the Setting up of a Free Charitable #Hospital in #Punjab by the end of 2023.
This season (Oct ’22 to Mar ’23) the camps witnessed a total of:
25,173 OPDs, 15,244 Spectacles were distributed free of cost, 25,336 Medicines were provided to all the screened patients, and 3,437 eye Surgeries were undertaken.
‘USM’ has announced the initiation of work towards creating a charitable hospital, ‘Khalsa Health Centre’ at Village Bias Pind, Jalandhar (on the Jalandhar-Pathankot Highway) to take care of all eye-related surgeries, dialysis, and gynecological treatment, and pharmacy – all absolutely free of cost. The first phase of the hospital is expected to be completed by October 2023, before the commencement of the eye camps for the 2023-2024 season.
Watch the inspiring case of the largest free-of-cost eye camps held every year in Punjab, India by the United Sikh Mission.
SILVER LINING is an inspiring journey of Seva that led an American Sikh towards establishing a mission for vision as a selfless act of serving his community.
With more than 60 eye-camps a year across the state of Punjab, Rashpal Singh Dhindsa comes as the ‘Silver Lining’ behind the extensive free-of-cost eye camps for the people in need across rural Punjab in India.
The documentary has been produced by Sikhlens, with team of Executive Producer Bicky Singh and Film Director Ojaswwee Sharma.
The film further encapsulates the journey of United Sikh Mission that started in 2005 with its first eye camp and continues till date to give back to the community of Punjab, regardless of age, caste, creed, religion or gender.
The documentary had it’s world premiere at Sikhlens: Sikh Arts & Film Festival 2021, India Chapter in Chandigarh. It is currently plating the film festivals.
We are currently raising funds for our year-round Eye Healthcare Program in Punjab, India
Project: Eye Care Camps
Focus Area: Health Care
Location: Punjab (Rural), India
Note: No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19.
Camp Year | No. of Camps | OPD & Medicine | Surgeries | Spectacles |
---|---|---|---|---|
2005-06 | 1 | 600 | 80 | 270 |
2006-07 | 3 | 1965 | 290 | 940 |
2007-08 | 5 | 3890 | 390 | 1465 |
2008-09 | 9 | 5300 | 460 | 2680 |
2009-10 | 13 | 6800 | 510 | 5835 |
2010-11 | 17 | 12500 | 747 | 8810 |
2011-12 | 24 | 13515 | 1605 | 8835 |
2012-13 | 40 | 27636 | 2978 | 13125 |
2013-14 | 41 | 31609 | 4202 | 18657 |
2014-15 | 34 | 17091 | 1589 | 9361 |
2015-16 | 37 | 18534 | 2032 | 14561 |
2016-17 | 31 | 13757 | 1895 | 7630 |
2017-18 | 49 | 24221 | 2648 | 13459 |
2018-19 | 53 | 28674 | 3054 | 17202 |
2019-20 | 73 | 32095 | 3111 | 17604 |
2020-21 | No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19 | No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19 | No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19 | No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19 |
2021-22 | 33 | 15406 | 2383 | 9086 |
2022-23 | 53 | 25173 | 3437 | 15244 |
Total | 516 | 278766 | 31411 | 164764 |
1. Growth Rate in the number of camps held by United Sikh Mission in Punjab, India
Total from October 2005 till March 2023 = 516.
Note: No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19.
2. Growth Rate in the number of OPDs (camp patients) and medicines given by United Sikh Mission in Punjab, India
Total from October 2005 till March 2023 = 2,78,231.
Note: No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19
3. Growth Rate in the number of Free of Cost Eye – Surgeries by United Sikh Mission in Punjab, India
Total from October 2005 till March 2023 = 31,411.
Note: No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19.
4. Growth Rate in the number of Spectacles given free of cost at the eye camps by United Sikh Mission in Punjab, India
Total from October 2005 till March 2023 =1,64,497.
Note: No camps held due to restrictions on public gathering by Government of Punjab, India during COVID-19
ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖ਼ੇ ਯੂਨਾਈਟਿਡ ਸਿੱਖ ਮਿਸ਼ਨ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਨੇ ਲਗਵਾਇਆ ਸੂਰਜੀ ਊਰਜਾ ਪਲਾਂਟ, ਬੀਬੀ ਜਗੀਰ ਕੌਰ ਨੇ ਕੀਤਾ ਉਦਘਾਟਨ#SGPC #SolarPower #Solar #Amritsar #DarbarSahib #HarmandarSahib #UnitedSikhMission #US #America #JagirKaur #YesPunjabhttps://t.co/b2ODNVAhD5
— YesPunjab-Punjabi (For English Follow @yespunjab) (@BawaHS) October 26, 2021
With the financial assistance of the #US-based United Sikh Mission, a 525 KW capacity solar power plant was commissioned in the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as #GoldenTemple, in #Amritsar on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/fakFbV7pJD
— IANS Tweets (@ians_india) October 26, 2021
US-based United Sikh Mission sets up 525 KW solar power plant at Golden Temple https://t.co/EndXdHEQbx
— India New England (@IndiaNewEngland) October 27, 2021
“US-based United Sikh Mission sets up 525 KW solar power plant at Golden Temple” https://t.co/RFGuOY1seH via @INDIA New England News
— American Turban (@americanturban) October 27, 2021
SGPC Chief Jagir Kaur inaugurates Solar Power Plant installed by United Sikh Mission USA at Harmandar Sahib#SGPC #SolarPower #Solar #Amritsar #DarbarSahib #HarmandarSahib #UnitedSikhMission #US #America #JagirKaur #YesPunjabhttps://t.co/klqmkxCZqQ
— YesPunjab.com (For Punjabi follow @BawaHs) (@yespunjab) October 26, 2021
HEROES AMONG US: The United Sikh Mission is currently running one of the largest food relief operations in Riverside County. @bobbydtv tells us how the mission has been feeding thousands on a daily basis. https://t.co/WODIU1U7P8
— Good Day LA (@GDLA) May 6, 2020
ਰੋਜ਼ਾਨਾ 4000 ਲੋੜਵੰਦਾਂ ਦਾ ਲੰਗਰ ਮਿਲਕੇ ਤਿਆਰ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ ‘ਯੂਨਾਈਟਡ ਸਿੱਖ ਮਿਸ਼ਨ’ https://t.co/NXXmfgdHZ7 #UnitedSikhMission #Langar #HelpingHands #FightagainstCorona pic.twitter.com/Z3q0qKhBeG
— Jagbani (@JagbaniOnline) May 7, 2020
SGPC Chief Jagir Kaur inaugurates Solar Power Plant installed by United Sikh Mission USA at Harmandar Sahib#SGPC #SolarPower #Solar #Amritsar #DarbarSahib #HarmandarSahib #UnitedSikhMission #US #America #JagirKaur #YesPunjabhttps://t.co/klqmkxCZqQ
— YesPunjab.com (For Punjabi follow @BawaHs) (@yespunjab) October 26, 2021
With the financial assistance of the US-based United Sikh Mission, a 525 KW capacity solar power plant was commissioned in the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple, in Amritsar on Tuesday.#OmmcomNews https://t.co/cSy1cV81mS
— Ommcom News (@OmmcomNews) October 26, 2021
With the financial assistance of the #US-based United Sikh Mission, a 525 KW capacity solar power plant was commissioned in the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as #GoldenTemple, in #Amritsar on Tuesday.
— Pritesh #StayHomeSaveLife . Wear Masks. 🇮🇳 (@prathod2008) October 27, 2021
US-based United Sikh Mission sets up 525 KW solar power plant at Golden Temple https://t.co/EndXdHEQbx
— India New England (@IndiaNewEngland) October 27, 2021
#DostiUnitesUs🇺🇸🇮🇳: The United Sikh Mission is continuing to spearhead meal distribution to thousands of people in California. The Mission has been distributing about 1,400 meals daily with help from volunteers in the local Sikh community at the Riverside Sikh Temple. pic.twitter.com/m39nVCEK5S
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 24, 2020
Southern #California‘s United Sikh Mission has been distributing about 1,400 meals daily for the past month with help from hundreds of volunteers in the local community, a media reported.#COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/b5XLP1WZMu
— IANS Tweets (@ians_india) May 17, 2020
Solar power plant installed at sri harmandir sahib. – Amritsar To reduce the cost of electricity, a 525KW solar power plant was installed at the sri harmandir sahib. on Tuesday. United Sikh Mission, of the US, has installed the plant. https://t.co/fhq8pwvkAA
— 🌹 (@RebelliousKaur) October 26, 2021
With the financial assistance of the US-based United Sikh Mission, a 525 KW capacity #solarpower plant was commissioned in the holiest of #Sikh shrines, #HarmandirSahib, popularly known as #GoldenTemple, in #Amritsar, #Punjab@usikhmission @SGPCAmritsarhttps://t.co/k8IkjR38xN
— Saur Energy (@Saur_energy) October 27, 2021
With the financial assistance of the US-based United Sikh Mission, a 525 KW capacity solar power plant was commissioned in the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple, in Amritsar on Tuesday.#OmmcomNews https://t.co/cSy1cV81mS
— Ommcom News (@OmmcomNews) October 26, 2021
The United Sikh Mission in Riverside, CA has served over 40,000 meals and given away 15,000 face masks to their neighbors.
When we come together to take of each other regardless of race, religion or class we’re showcasing the heart of CA. ❤️https://t.co/KoDxbo4uH8
— California Endowment (@CalEndow) May 20, 2020
The core team of United Sikh Mission – USM honored by Sikhlens for their exemplary work of serving humanity with healthcare, education free eye-care camps across Punjab at Sikhlens – Sikh Arts & Film Festival 2021 INDIA CHAPTER at Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh on 21st February, 2021 pic.twitter.com/OJK9oF3N9D
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Rashpal Singh Dhindsa
President United Sikh Mission US