Ravi Rohmetra
Five years ago, Jammu lost a philanthropist in the shape of Dr. Kewal Krishan Gupta, who worked selflessly for almost more than 65 years for treating poor people of the Jammu and Kashmir.
He was a friend, guide and social worker born on 8th August 1933 at Jammu in the family of Dr. Lal Chand Gupta (who was behind the establishment of Gupta Eye Lotion, City Chowk, Jammu in 1931) and Beera Devi. After graduation he had to leave the studies to look after the free eye clinic, established by his father to help the poor. Long queues at his clinic were seen throughout his life especially during the eye flu season and his clinic saw great rush and provided free eye treatment throughout his career and is well remembered by all the citizen of the state. He was also known for his simplicity and extremely good behaviour and during his life time he was counted amongst the great personalities of Jammu. The small Eye Clinic played a pivotal role in providing relief to minor ailments like flu etc especially for poor and needy of the society and there is hardly a family in Jammu who has not visited his clinic during his lifetime.
EXAMPLE FOR SERVICE
It may be mentioned that the founder of this EYE CLINIC. Dr. Lal Chand Gupta had a spiritual bent of mind and his mother had instructed him to serve the humanity at all costs and in every circumstance. This service to ailing mankind is true worship of the Almighty and this advice always remained with his family which is still undertaking social service. Dr. Kewal Krishan Gupta will be remembered for his social services and contribution to the society.
No doubt Gupta Ji is not with us but due to his selfless service for mankind his name will remain always alive in our hearts. An epitome of humanity and resilience. Mr. Gupta went on to become one of the most enduring icons, who dedicated his entire life in the service of the people. Dr. Kewal Krishan Gupta ji was a simple, humble and comman man. His family is still carrying on his old legacy of helping the poor and needy in whatever capacity they can. His elder son Dr. D.P Gupta M.S (Eye) is Sr. Consultant Eye Surgeon and the other son Ravinder Gupta is an engineer.
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