Vande Bharat Foundation Enters England’s World Record of Excellence; Receives National Honour

Recognition follows participation in a nationwide initiative that organised 1,055 blood donation camps in a single day; foundation honoured at NIFA’s National Social Impact Awards in Karnal

YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK

The Vande Bharat Foundation has earned national recognition for its contribution to social service, with its name being recorded in England’s World Record of Excellence. The recognition came in acknowledgement of the organisation’s participation in a nationwide initiative that saw 1,055 blood donation camps organised across the country on a single day.

The campaign was held to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. Blood donation camps were organised simultaneously at different locations across India as part of the initiative, bringing together social organisations, volunteers and donors for a common humanitarian cause.

The foundation was honoured at the National Social Impact Awards ceremony, ‘Samvedna-2’, organised by the National Integrated Forum of Artists and Activists (NIFA) in Karnal. Haryana Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Krishna Lal Middha, NIFA National President Dr Ashwani Shetty and NIFA Chairman Preet Pal Singh Pannu jointly presented a certificate and trophy to Vande Bharat Foundation President Vikram Singh.

BS Kalyan, Director of Shaheed Udham Singh Charitable Blood Bank, was also present on the stage during the ceremony.

A collective achievement, says foundation president

Expressing happiness over the recognition, Vikram Singh said the achievement was the result of the collective commitment, hard work and selfless service of the foundation’s office-bearers, members and supporters.

He dedicated the honour to all those who had consistently contributed to blood donation initiatives and other social welfare activities. He also acknowledged the role of doctors and other associates whose cooperation had helped the organisation carry forward its service-related work.

Singh said the recognition would encourage the foundation to continue working with greater dedication and strengthen its efforts to serve people in need. He described the record as a collective achievement rather than the accomplishment of any individual, underlining the importance of teamwork in carrying out humanitarian initiatives.

Social organisations strengthen the spirit of humanity

Addressing the gathering, Haryana Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Krishna Lal Middha said social organisations played an important role in strengthening humanity, cooperation and the spirit of charity through selfless service.

He said the inclusion of Vande Bharat Foundation’s name in the world record reflected the organisation’s contribution to society. Recognising institutions engaged in public welfare not only encouraged their members but also inspired others to come forward and participate in social service, he added.

Middha emphasised that voluntary initiatives undertaken by social organisations complemented broader efforts to address community needs. Such efforts, he said, helped build a stronger sense of responsibility and compassion among citizens.

Among those present on the occasion were Devendra Rana, Advocate, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Union Power Minister Manohar Lal, the Secretary of the Red Cross and other prominent personalities.

For Vande Bharat Foundation, the honour marks an important milestone in its social-service journey. Its members expressed hope that the recognition would motivate more people to join voluntary blood donation drives and other initiatives aimed at serving society.