Manav Rachna Marks 11th Remembrance Day of Founder Dr O.P. Bhalla

On the 11th Remembrance Day of Dr O.P. Bhalla, founder of Manav Rachna, the institution paid tribute to his enduring legacy through a series of community upliftment initiatives. The day began with a floral tribute and bhajans by students of Manav Rachna International School, followed by a havan ceremony.

In line with Dr Bhalla’s commitment to service, over 30,000 kilograms of dry grains were distributed to 20 NGOs and support staff. This initiative continues the legacy of the institution, which has donated 1.5 lakh kilograms of dry grains over the past 11 years.

One of the day’s key highlights was the launch of Give@MR, a platform aimed at empowering students through financial aid and scholarships. The initiative, aligned with Dr. Bhalla’s belief in education as a cornerstone of empowerment, invites alumni, industry, and corporates to contribute towards scholarships, infrastructure, and financial assistance for deserving students.

Dr Prashant Bhalla, President MREI, emphasised that the institution remains dedicated to Dr Bhalla’s ethos of giving back, with students actively involved in community service. This commitment was reflected in Manav Rachna’s recent inclusion in the top 100 universities of the Government of India’s NIRF Rankings.

A mega blood donation camp, organised in collaboration with Lions Club and Rotary Club of Faridabad, also saw enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and staff. The camp collected 1,742 units of blood, while 215 students registered as bone marrow donors, and 70 individuals signed up for organ donation.

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