Engaging with Social Concerns alongside Medical Practice Defines a Good Doctor: VC Dr. H.K. Agarwal
The three-day program organized at the Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences to mark World Earth Day concluded on Thursday. Held under the leadership of Sports In-charge Dr. Vipin Gharsa, the event saw students conveying the message of environmental conservation through wall paintings, a marathon, and street plays.
Girish Saini
Apr 23, 2026 10:46
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Rohtak, April 23, 2026: The three-day program organized at the Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences to mark World Earth Day concluded on Thursday. Held under the leadership of Sports In-charge Dr. Vipin Gharsa, the event saw students conveying the message of environmental conservation through wall paintings, a marathon, and street plays.
The captivating wall paintings created by the students at the venue served as a special highlight of the program. Based on the theme "Earth Day – April 22," one side of the painting depicted lush greenery, wildlife, and a clear blue sky, while the other side poignantly portrayed the Earth's suffering through images of pollution and withered trees.
In his address, Vice-Chancellor Dr. H.K. Agarwal commended the three-day program organized for World Earth Day and congratulated the organizing committee. He said that engaging with social concerns alongside the practice of medicine is the true hallmark of a good doctor. Congratulating the winners of the marathon, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Agarwal remarked that all participants had effectively conveyed the message of a "sound mind in a sound body."
Registrar Dr. Roop Singh emphasized that the future will be secure only if our current generation becomes sensitive toward environmental issues today. He noted that this initiative by the students serves as an inspiration for other educational institutions as well.
Director Dr. S.K. Singhal said that the PGIMS is committed not merely to treating diseases but also to fostering the creation of a healthy society. Since climate change directly impacts health, it is essential for doctors to actively participate in such campaigns.
Dean of Student Welfare, Dr. Savita Singhal, outlined the events held during the three-day program, which included poster-making, wall painting, and a 10-kilometer marathon. Over 200 students and faculty members participated in the marathon, which was themed "Pace and Pulse."
Dr. Vipin Gharsa informed that the students also conducted a cleanliness drive, and the participants were honored with certificates presented by Dean Dr. Ashok Chauhan.
On the closing occasion, Vice-Chancellor Dr. H.K. Agarwal honored the winning participants and the organizing committee by presenting them with certificates.
