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SILVER LINING – an inspiring journey in a documentary of 40 minutes showcasing the journey of a philanthropic American Sikh towards establishing a mission to improve eye-healthcare to serve the underprivileged population in Punjab, India for more than 17 years which lack access to healthcare services.
The documentary film, produced by Bicky Singh and released by Sikhlens uncovers the journey of Rashpal Singh Dhindsa who travels to Punjab, India from California, USA to serve his community. With more than 400 + Free of cost eye healthcare camps covering 600 village locations in Punjab in 17 years, Rashpal Singh Dhindsa comes as the ‘Silver Lining’ for the people in need across rural Punjab in India. 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.
Major Highlights & Accomplishments
Phase - II of Solar Power Plant Announced
ANNUAL EYE-CARE & CHECK-UP CAMPS
United Sikh Mission – USM organised more than 29 eye care
camps covering more than 300+ villages across rural Punjab,
India.
October 2021 – 6 Camps
November 2021 – 15 Camps
December 2021 – 8 Camps
Total OPD Registered – 13,481
Total Medicines Given – 13,230
Total Spectacles Given – 8,529
Total Surgeries Conducted – 1,964
Updates
- United Sikh Mission donated 150 medicines and eye lenses for complete treatment of 150 patients at Baba Budha Sahib Ji Charitable Hospital, Chabal, Tarn Taran on January 5, 2022
- United Sikh Mission honored by SGPC on 26th October, 2021 Read more
- Phase-I of Solar Power Plant Installation Completed at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar Darbar Sahib, Amritsar and Beer Baba Budda Sahib Ji, Tarn Taran. Read more
- Annual Eye Camps Commence in rural Punjab from 20th October, 2021 Read more
ABOUT US
UNITED SIKH MISSION is a philanthropic charitable organization incorporated in Southern California, USA and also operating in Punjab, India since 2005 for the purposes of Human and Environmental Welfare.
Rashpal Singh Dhindsa
President, 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.
IMPORTANT FACTS
Years of Community Work *Since 2005
16Eye - Camps held each year
60Camps held across Punjab
430People Served Medicine (Punjab)
238000Spectacles given across Punjab
140000Education Scholarship
8No. of Successful Eye Surgeries
25591Successful Heart Surgeries
2Successful Hip Replacement
2Transplantation of Cornea every year
25No. of rural locations served
100No. of participating Hospitals
20Make your Contribution!
We are currently raising funds for our year-round Eye Healthcare Program in Punjab, India
Year-Round Program
Project: Eye Care Camps
Focus Area: Health Care
Location: Punjab (Rural), India
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
Hindus across the world celebrate Raksha Bandhan by tying a power thread to keep brothers and sisters safe from harm and to always be there for each other in times of need. I wish all the Hindus, Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh (HSS), and its volunteers a happy #RakshaBandhan2021! pic.twitter.com/n4RdhUceSi
— Young Kim (@RepYoungKim) August 22, 2021
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
— Pinaka Mediaworks (@pinakamediawork) February 28, 2021
USM Honoured By Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee
The team of United Sikh Mission was honoured by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee for their exemplary humanitarian work in setting up of rooftop Solar Panels for substantial electrification of the Holy Sikh Shrine.
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Since the partition, Sikhs across the globe have been undertaking Ardaas for open darshans of Gurdwaras in Pakistan. The United Sikh Mission had launched a campaign in 2005 for the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to be opened to the Sikh community and had undertaken up the issue with the incumbent Govern- ments of both the countries. However our Prayers and efforts went unanswered. It was only after Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji assumed office that the Ardaas of every Sikh was heard after more than seven decades. In 2019, on the occasion of the 550th Prakash Purav Celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Government of India opened the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, thus paving the way for millions in the Sikh Community to pay their obeisance at Gurdwara Dar- bar Sahib Kartarpur.
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Rashpal Singh Dhindsa
President United Sikh Mission US
