Selfless Service To Humanity.

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Kalyanam Karoti Governing Body

Last Updated: 28 May, 2020

Since 1981, Kalyanam Karoti is working incessantly to help the visually disabled people to lead an independent life. In the last four decades, through well curated eye camps and wheelchair distribution campaigns, Kalyanam Karoti has reached out to the communities where there is limited access to eye care. Deenbandhu Eye Hospital, Ayodhya, is Kalyaman Karoti’s giant leap towards reaching to the remote communities with the medicine and treatment that can prevent blindness before it happens. Dinbadhu hospital goes an extra mile to take care of the care takers. We at Deenbandhu Eye Hospital are committed to provide free and clean accommodation and food to the patient and his/ her care taker, too.

Our Achievements

Since 1981 Kalyanam Karoti has provided 2,88,010 sight saving Surgeries 12,08,500 Eye checkups and 973 camps, reaching out to millions of visually impaired people across the country.
Also, in the last four decades, Kalyanam Karoti has registered 1,17,324 physically disabled people, provided 60,937 wheelchairs, tri cycle, sewing machine, crutches, blind stick, walker, caliper etc to the physically disabled.

Our Core Values

“Denahaar kou aur hai, bhejat so din rain.
log bharam ham pai dharen, yaate neeche nain”.
-Rahim

To accomplish the vision and mission, charity with humility forms the base and gives momentum to the organization. Besides charity our endeavor is underpinned by a set of core values.

To respect people’s dignity and will.
Selfless service to people is considered to be an essential devotional practice.
Perseverance, being constant and firm in achieving the mission.
To have diversified approach and reach out every possible individual.
Hold accountability to our donors and associates, transparently sharing the results.

Our Mentor

In 1981, International year for people with disabilities, most revered Shri Radha Krishna Agrawal ji, the former Vice – Chancellor, Kanpur University and Director, Public Service Commission instituted Kalyanam Karoti and served as its president. Mahadevi Verma, a venerated poetess described Kalyanam Karoti as an implicit lyrical epic of compassion. In the year 1984, dynamic curator of Kalyanam Karoti Shri Radha Krishna Agrawal ji exited this mortal world. He was a quintessence of bliss and compassion in its true sense. Kalyanam Karoti is a paradigm of his altruistic efforts and services. His propitious reminiscence continues to be inspirational.

Our founder

Vimal Kumar Sharma was the founder of Kalayanam Karoti. He believed and lived by the phrase "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"( the world is one family). When donating his sweaters to the shivering men on the roadside and emptying his wallet for buying the milk for starving children couldn't contain the endless empathy in his heart. He decided to dedicate his entire life in transforming the life of disabled people. He led an exemplary life and his death too was a gift to the society. He lost his battle with cancer but in return lit- up the world of two sightless people by donating his eyes. Vimal Kumar Sharma also donated his body to the Anatomy Department of King George Medical University, Lucknow.

Our Inspiration

Our founder, Vimal Kumar Sharma, learnt to live the life of gratitude and social welfare under the tutelage of Shri Chandra Bhanu Gupta. Vimal was inspired by Sri Gupta’s act of benevolence and commitment to the society. While serving three terms as a chief minister of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, he was also the main force behind the Motilal Nehru Memorial Society, which set up various educational, social welfare and cultural centers in Lucknow. These include Ravindralaya, Children Museum, Bal Vidya Mandir, Acharya Narendra Dev Hostel, Homeopathic Hospital, a number of Degree Colleges and a Public Library in Lucknow. His death created a huge void in Vimal’s life, inspiring him to contribute to the society the way his mentor had. Thus, after spending some grieving time alone in Haridwar, he came back and created Kalyanam Karoti, to serve society.

Our patron

Mahant Nritya Gopal Das is a prominent figure in Ayodhya. He is the pithadhishwar (head) of Ayodhya's largest temple, the Mani Ramdas Ki Chavani, and the chief of the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas—a trust formed by the Vishva Hindu Parishad in January 1993. He is the 6th Pithadhishwar of "Shri Mani Ramdas chavni". Before him Shri Mani Ramdas ji maharaj, Shri vaishnav das ji maharaj, Shri ram charan das ji maharaj, Shri Ram shobha das ji maharj and Shri Ram manohar das ji maharaj ji were the main heads of chavni. Shri Maniram das chavni is the center of attraction for all followers of sanatan dharm.

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Our Mission

Kalyanam Karoti strives for well being of all, where the self-worth and autonomy of every visually challenged, physically disabled or deprived is fully valued and supported to prepare them for a prolific living.

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Our Vision

Our Mission is to brace and contribute to provide medical assistance and aid to visually challenged, physically disabled or deprived. Aim is to coalesce some of the most experienced and skilled specialists with contemporary technological infrastructure to provide comprehensive medical care.

The Selfless Team

Know more about the selfless team behind Kalyanam Karoti. Board members list were last updated post committee meeting held in 2019.

Dr. Virendra Singh

President

Dr. Virendra Singh hails from a village in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. He has completed his MBBS and MD in Radiology from the prestigious King George's Medical College (KGMC), Lucknow. During his formative years, he graduated from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, where he became actively involved in social service.
He served as the Professor and Head of the Department of Radiology at Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. He worked as a Professor at Lucknow Era Medical College, contributing to academic excellence and radiological advancements.
He provides free medical services, particularly to underprivileged communities. He is Managing Trustee of Gajendra Dutt Naithani Deen Bandhu Netralaya Trust, Lucknow, since 2007, extending healthcare services to the needy. He is President of Kayanan Karoti, Lucknow since 2024, furthering initiatives for social and medical welfare.
A dedicated Swayamsevak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since his graduation days he actively contributed to policymaking as the President of the Medical Cell, BJP, focusing on healthcare reforms and improving the quality of life for the underprivileged. He has been closely associated with social and political organizations, providing advice on policies to address systemic inequalities and uplift the poorest sections of society.
Known for his empathy towards unprivileged youth, Dr. Singh has mentored and supported numerous boys and girls, helping them build successful careers and lives. A lifelong philanthropist, he has championed initiatives to address healthcare disparities and improve access to essential services for marginalized communities. His leadership and vision have driven impactful reforms, aligning healthcare with the broader goal of social upliftment.

Dr. V.B. Pratap

Patron

Dr. V.B. Pratap is one the finest senior ophthalmologists in Lucknow. He has retired as the Head of Department Of Ophthalmology from King George Medical College, Lucknow.

Mr. Rashtra Gaurav

General Secretary

Gaurav Sharma is currently managing the operations at Deen Bandhu Hospital and also heading the office in Lucknow. He is totally committed to step into his father’s shoes and fill the void his father has left behind.

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Tiwari

Joint Secretary

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Tiwari has close to 4 decades of teaching experience and is currently heading the History Department at the prestigious JPNG College.

Shri. Rajesh Agarwal

Treasurer

He is a renowned entrepreneur of Uttar Pradesh state of India. From 1999 he started devoting time for service of humanity and joined many NGO organizations like Sewa Bharti, Chetna Sansthan, Kalyanam Karoti etc.