Dr. V.J.S. Vohra Senior Consultant (Prosthetics-Orthotics)
Certified by: Rehabilitation Council of India Hony. Prosthetic Adviser: Govt. of Punjab
Govt. of Haryana
Chandigarh Administration
Govt. of Himachal Pradesh
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In 1996 Dr. V.J.S. Vohra joined Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown(Rotary International District 3080). He has taken keen interest in Pulse Polio programs and actively involved in providing artificial limbs to the poor patients, and chaired various committees in this regard. He has held various important assignments as a Rotarian.
Director (community services) of Rotary Chandigarh Midtown in the year 2002-03.
Secretary of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown in 2003-04.
Vice President of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown in 2004-05 .
President of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown in the year 2006-07. Dr. V.J.S. Vohra had the honour of being installed as the 30th President of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown for the Rotary year 2006-07 on 14th July 2006 by the Chief Guest, Mr. Pawan K. Bansal, Hon'ble Minister of State for Finance - Govt of India and the Guest of Honour, Rtn. Noraseth Pathmanand, Rotary International Director (from Thailand). This was the first time in the history of Rotary Chandigarh Midtown that a Govt of India Minister and Rotary International Director had visited the club. Dr. Vohra had the rare opportunity of being installed as the President by such eminent dignatories.
During Dr. Vohra's tenure as President of the Club, Rotary International President (2007-08) Rtn. Wilfrid Wilkinson inaugurated the WCS Literacy project on 15th May 2007 in which 16000 text books worth Rs Ten Lac were distributed to the needy students of Govt Schools of Chandigarh. Computer Training Centre was established at Saket Rehabilitation Centre, Chandi Mandir by giving 6 computers for training 72 handicapped students. Jobs were given to 31 handicapped persons at Call Centres in Mohali & Chandigarh. Vocational Training Centre set up at villiage Khuda Ali Sher. Eye Camps for cataract surgery project in collaboration with 2 Rotary Clubs of UK, Wollaton Park and Castle Donnington. All 52 weekly bulletins published during the year, were uploaded regularly on Club's website.
Chairman of 'Disability Empowerment and Rehabilitation' Committee of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown.
Chairman of 'Concern For The Disabled' Committee of Rotary District 3080 in 2007-08.
Chairman of 'Artificial Limbs' Committee of Rotary District 3080 in 2008-09.
Editor of weekly Bulletin 'Midtowner' of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
Chairman of 'Community Service' Committee of Rotary District 3080 in 2010-11.
Distinguished Service Award” for outstanding services to the handicapped and dedicated commitment, by Dr. G.K. Thakral, District Governor (1998-99), Rotary International District 3080, presented by Rtn. Raja K. Saboo, Past Rotary International President, at Mussoorie (UP) on 30 May 1999.
Certificate of Recognition” for performance Par Excellence, by Dr. G.K. Thakral, District Governor (1998-99), Rotary International District 3080, presented by Rtn. Raja K. Saboo, Past Rotary International President, at Mussoorie (UP) on 30 May 1999.
Certificate of Appreciation” awarded in appreciation of the invaluable services and cooperation extended for the cause of disabled patients, by Col. Prithi Vohra, President, Rotary Chandigarh Shivalik. The award was presented by Rtn. Raja K. Saboo, Past Rotary International President, at Chandigarh on 04 Jun 1999.
Appreciation Award” by Rtn. Kesho Gupta, President (1998-99), Rotary Chandigarh Midtown for Dr. Vohra's dedicated service in the World Community Project of Rotary in providing Artificial Limbs to poor disabled patients. Presented by Mr. Kapil Dev, Cricketer, at Chandigarh on 31 July 1999.
Paul Harris Fellow” to Dr. Vohra, by Rotary Foundation and Rotary International, in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among the peoples of the world, presented by Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.L. Gupta, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court, at Chandigarh on 31 July 1999.
Excellence in Service Award” for the Rotary year 2000-01 presented to Dr. Vohra by Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown through it's President, Dr. (Mrs) Vanita Gupta in June 2001.
In Appreciation of Dedicated Service to Mankind during the Rotary year 2001-02 Dr . Vohra was presented an award by Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown through it's President, Rtn. Indrajit Sengupta on 29th June 2002.
In appreciation for contribution to service Dr. Vohra was presented a momento for being nominated as Best Secretary by Rtn Mrs Kawal Bedi, District Governor (2003-04), on 27 June 2004.
An Award for meritorious services rendered by Dr. Vohra presented by Inner Wheel Chandigarh Midtown in July 2006.
Appreciation Award presented by District Governor (2005-06) Rtn. Ranbir Singh in June 2006.
Presented an award on 1st Jul 2007 by District Governor (2006-07) Rtn. Dhian Chand, recognising Dr. Vohra's contribution towards the cause of Rotary as President of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown in 2006-07.
District Award for Outstanding Club Bulletin as Editor of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown. Dr. Vohra received this award on 27th June 2010 from Rtn. Chetan Aggarwal, District Governor (2009-10).
Mrs Indu Vohra has contributed towards the cause of Rotary as the First Lady of Rotary Club Chandigarh Midtown in 2006-07, when Dr. Vohra was the President. As R'ann she takes keen interest in Rotary activities and projects.
Indu has been a very active member of Inner Wheel Club Chandigarh Midtown. She held various important assignments. Indu was awarded the prestigious title of 'Inner Wheel Queen' in 2002-03 for her dedicated services. She held the post of Secretary of the club in 2003-04.
In 2004-05 Mrs Indu Vohra was President of Inner Wheel Club of Chandigarh Midtown. Meaningful projects were carried out during the year. Planted trees at the Asha School, Chandimandir, where disabled children were given assistive devices including the wheel chairs. Computers were arranged for this school. 20 poor students were adopted to give them education. Poor students were also given computer training. Artificial limbs, hearing aids tricycles and wheel chairs were provided to more than 150 needy disabled patients during the year. Contributions were made for the marriage of 4 poor girls. Most of the expenses on these projects were met out of the contributions and personal efforts and practically no financial burden was put on the club funds. Joined hands with Rotary Chandigarh Midtown to carry out various medical and Eye Camps. Participated in blood donation camp, Polio Plus immunization and other activities.
Under the stewardship of Mrs Indu Vohra, Inner Wheel Chandigarh Midtown had won the Outstanding Club Trophy, and Indu got the Outstanding President Award for the year 2004-05 from Dr. Geeta Gupta District Chairman (2004-05). The club also got the best project award for the artificial limbs project.
Dr. Vohra, has implemented number of artificial limbs projects for Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown and other Rotary Clubs.
Under the above Projects, Dr. Vohra has fitted poor patients with Artificial Limbs and other Prosthetic / assistive devices. Large number of needy disabled patients have been fitted with artificial limbs under these Projects.
In addition to Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown, other Rotary Clubs who participated in the artificial limbs project were:
Rotary Club of Milano Sud Est, Italy.
Rotary Club of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada.
Rotary Club of Wollaton Park, Nottingham, UK.
Dr. Vohra has done number of artificial limbs projects with other Rotary Clubs also.
Dr. Vohra has been associated with disabled persons since 1973 by providing them artificial limbs and other facilities. Inspite of their disability, these persons had the desire and the initiative to serve the society.
This prompted Dr. Vohra not only to introduce these persons with disabilitys to Rotary but motivated them to be part of Rotary through Rotary Communiity Corps (RCC), which is a group of volunteers who do not have to be members of a Rotary club but share Rotary’s values and commitment. These disabled persons are now applying their own skills to serve and to improve the quality of life in their communities by being active members of RCC of Panchkula and RCC of Dadumajra which were sponsored by Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown.
This has been an excellent way to introduce the community to Rotary, through disabled persons, and probably this is the only unique opportunity in the Rotary world where disabled persons have been brought to a Rotary platform. The third RCC Dr. Vohra has got sponsored by Rotary Club of Chandigarh Midtown is the RCC of Khuda Ali Sher, where its members are also committed to serve the community at grass root level.
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