Bharat Sood: The Precious pearl of The Palampur Rotary Eye Foundation (PREF) Secretary General who sacrificed his entire life for social service, spent his precious life in selfless service by keeping the family’s interest aside

Bharat Sood: The Precious pearl of Dr. Shiv’s garland who sacrificed his entire life for social service, spent his precious life in selfless service by keeping the family’s interest aside, crores of salutes to such a great educationist and social worker

Some people say, “What will we get by doing this social service?”
One has to work to earn a living. Once social worker Bharat Sood ji said in his own way, “Even animals live life, the intention should be to change the society through social service.”
Bharat Sood ji A lifelong close associate of Dr. Shiv Kumar, a social reformer and internationally renowned social worker, who understands humanity, dedication, social service above self-service, Hon’ble Bharat Sood, a highly respected and excellent educationist and social worker, is famous for his unwavering dedication, humility and selfless service.

Let us tell you here that Mr. Bharat Sood has stood by the late Dr. Shiv Kumar, founder chairman of the Palampur Rotary Eye Foundation , who was awarded the International Award for Social Service, in every ups and downs of life for almost five decades and has seen the Rotary Eye Hospital and other organizations flourish and touch the pinnacle of their goals.

Bharat ji says that…

As long as we keep helping each other, no one will fall, be it business, family or society.
Mr. Bharat Sood, who mostly keeps a distance from publicity and is selflessly engaged in the upliftment of the Eye Hospital and other institutions, has played a vital role in the upliftment of the Rotary Eye Foundation and related projects by sacrificing everything for public service, for which he deserves a salute.

Having “Service Above Self” as his life motto, Shri Sood is known for his positive attitude, faith in God, and unwavering fight for justice, which has made him an unmissable personality whose hard work and leadership has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless people.

Bharat ji believes that…

“The traveller does not reach his destination just like that, one has to awaken a passion in his heart,
When asked how the bird built its nest, it said – it has to fly again and again, it has to pick up every straw.”
In particular, the Rotary Eye Foundation owes significant amounts of its success to the unflinching efforts of Mr. Sood, who completed all projects with honesty and integrity, ensuring that the vision of Dr. Shiv Kumar was fully realised.

Mr. Bharat Sood :
an outstanding educationist
Mr. Bharat Sood’s journey as an educationist has been marked by extraordinary commitment towards nurturing young minds. During his academic career, as a teacher, principal, and assistant deputy director of primary education, he opened doors of progress, improved systems and infrastructure, arranged funds even from his own pocket, and did commendable work that was appreciated by all and even today people remember his excellent work.

Their approach to education is not just about imparting knowledge, but also about inculcating values, critical thinking, and a love of lifelong learning.

His sweet nature and sympathetic behavior have made him a beloved personality among students and colleagues.

Mr. Sood’s dedication to his profession has inspired countless students to excel, touch the heights of success, keep moving forward and become responsible, aware citizens. The students educated by him are today occupying prestigious positions and do not forget to give credit for their success to their guru Mr. Bharat Sood.

Pillars of social service
Beyond the field of education, Shri Bharat Sood’s contribution to social service is extraordinary.

His selfless efforts in various social aspects have made him a symbol of hope and compassion.

Shri Sood’s association with Dr. Shiv Kumar, an internationally renowned social worker and Founder Chairman of Palampur Rotary Eye Foundation, highlights his role as one of the most dedicated collaborators in their shared mission of service to humanity.

Since coming in contact almost five decades ago, Mr. Bharat Sood has stood shoulder to shoulder with Dr. Shiv Kumar in every good and bad times of life.

He has seen the Rotary Eye Hospital and other organizations grow fully, and never deserted Dr. Shiv in any adverse circumstances.

A life of service above self-service
Bharat Sood has always worked hard for the upliftment of Aai Foundation and other related projects. He believes in God and is a good humanitarian, always thinks positive and fights for justice like Dr. Shiva.

Many times, Mr. Bharat Sood has sacrificed his family and other important work for I Foundation projects.

He faithfully completed all the projects whatever were assigned to him by the late Dr. Shiv Kumar, Chairman of Rotary Eye Foundation.

 

The popular Director of The Palampur Rotary Eye Foundation, Dr. Sudhir Salhotra and GM Mr. Raghav Sharma were also seen respecting Mr. Bharat Sood wholeheartedly.

He has been seen saying many times that Honorable Bharat Sood ji was associated with Dr. Shiv ji even before the establishment of Rotary Eye Hospital and he has immense respect and reverence for Shri Bharat ji.
He often says that Shri Bharat Sood’s contribution cannot be praised enough. He has left no stone unturned in taking the foundation to great heights. His contribution can never be forgotten because Dr. Shiv was incomplete without his hardworking team.

Mr. Sood supported them at every step, in every happiness and sorrow without any selfishness, the results of which are in front of everyone today. Today, crores of people are getting health benefits from Rotary Eye Hospital alone.

The Foundation is indebted to Mr. Bharat Sood for his unwavering commitment and hard work towards Dr. Shiv Kumar during difficult times.

We pray that with his hard work he will achieve the biggest milestone and highest position in The Palampur Rotary Eye Foundation (PREF) Maranda in the near future which will be a reward for his dedication and “ Service Above Self ”.

Charming and humble life

Mr. Bharat Sood is recognized not only for his professional and social achievements but also for his charming personality and humble nature.

Despite the numerous accolades and high honours, Mr. Sood remains simple and down to earth. His interactions with people are full of warmth and kindness, making him a beloved personality in the community. He is currently serving as the Secretary General of The Palampur Rotary Eye Foundation Maranda and the Foundation is incomplete without him.

Acknowledgements and recognition
The impact of Shri Bharat Sood’s contributions are deeply felt in every sphere of social service in the community and beyond.

Through unwavering dedication, he has successfully accomplished several milestones that have led to significant improvements in ophthalmological services.

His dedication remained unwavering even under adverse circumstances, which was a special achievement.

In Shri Bharat Sood we see a rare blend of intelligence, compassion and humility which is rarely seen in great men.

His contributions as an educationist, social worker, and social reformer are a source of inspiration for all. His life full of achievements tells us how deeply a person dedicated to social service can impact society

The life and work of Mr. Bharat Sood serve as a lighthouse, guiding us towards a future where education, service, and humility go hand in hand, and create a better world.

We pray to Almighty God that he always remains healthy, happy and prosperous and may the hand of God always remain on him and his family’s head.

It is noteworthy here that his legacy will undoubtedly inspire countless people to follow in his footsteps and his life values ​​will live on for generations to come.

Famil Togetherness

Shri Bharat Sood’s wife Smt. Sushma Sood is also an educationist. She is friendly and cheerful and keeps the whole family united. She fully supports her husband in social service and makes his sacrifice and dedication more meaningful.
During his government job, Shri Bharat Sood left no stone unturned in transforming the educational institution from zero to hero in whichever school he was posted. He kept giving priority to continuous improvements.

As per our information, wherever he stayed in the schools of Palampur and its surrounding areas, he left an indelible mark. Due to this quality of his, he remained the apple of the eyes of the children, teachers and other staff. May God fulfill all his wishes and make his future even brighter..