“The question is not whether we are able to change but whether we are changing fast enough.”
Dedication
Phase 1 : Roots T hat Nurtured Dreams
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
In the quiet folds of a rural village in Badmer, nestled among dusty roads, open skies, and fields that bore the stories of generations, Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary was born. This was no ordinary birth in the village for with it came a dream, not just of one child, but of a father whose heart beat with hope and a mother whose hands were woven with care. The village, simple yet rich in values, would become the canvas on which the story of a future nursing officer and social reformer would be painted.
Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary was raised in a modest household filled with warmth, humility, and resilience. His father, Magaram ji, was a man of deep conviction. Though life in the village was not abundant with luxuries, it was filled with something far more valuable, wisdom and vision. Magaram ji firmly believed that education was the most powerful path to a meaningful life. He often said, “If one studies with dedication, there is no height that cannot be reached.” It was this belief that became the fuel for Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary’s early life.
His mother, Hemidevi, was the quiet strength of the family. Her gentle ways, tireless efforts, and quiet sacrifices stitched the moral fabric of Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary’s upbringing. She instilled in him a sense of kindness, humility, and duty toward others – values that would later define his professional and social life. With his brother, Gularam ji, by his side, Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary grew up in an environment that was supportive yet disciplined, encouraging yet grounded.
From a very young age, he displayed signs of extraordinary focus and discipline. While other children played in the dusty lanes of the village, he could often be found with his books under the shade of a tree or helping his parents with household chores. He was a child who observed more than he spoke, who understood the unspoken sacrifices of his parents and silently made a promise to make them proud.
The foundation laid by his parents bore fruit when he entered his higher classes. In school, he excelled not just in academics but also in character. He was particularly drawn to the sciences. In Class 12, he chose biology, inspired by a deep interest in the workings of life and the humans. He passed his exams with flying colors, setting a benchmark not just for himself but for others in the village who began to see him as a source of inspiration.
But for Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary, success was never just about marks or degrees. It was always about purpose. Watching the struggles of people around him especially when it came to healthcare and access to basic medical support he began to realize that he wanted to be of service to others. He understood early that the field of nursing was not just a career, but a calling. It was a way to translate compassion into action, knowledge into healing, and duty into devotion.
Phase 2 : A Career Woven with Purpose
“Every success story is a tale of constant adaption, revision and change.”
When Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary walked into his post as a Nursing Officer for the very first time, he wasn’t just stepping into a profession he was stepping into a lifelong commitment. For many, a job is simply a means of livelihood. But for him, it was an extension of the values planted in him since childhood, service, compassion, and integrity. His crisp white uniform became more than attire; it became a symbol of hope, discipline, and care.
The journey to becoming a Nursing Officer had not been an easy one. It had required long hours of study, overcoming social and financial challenges, and staying focused in an environment where higher education wasn’t always a common pursuit. But his inner determination, guided by the dreams of his late father and the unspoken blessings of his mother, had kept him going.
His early days in the medical field were filled with challenges that tested both his knowledge and emotional resilience. The first time he handled a critical patient, the weight of responsibility was immense. But instead of fear, he found clarity. He realized that the lives he touched weren’t just medical cases they were families, futures, and human beings in pain who needed more than medicine. They needed kindness. And that is what he offered.
The hospitals where he worked, whether in Badmer, began to recognize not just his skill but his unique approach to patient care. He listened, empathized, and respected every individual whether it was a senior doctor or a sweeper in the hospital. He made no distinction in respect and was known for his humility as much as his competence.
His dedication did not go unnoticed. Patients often remembered him not just as “that who gave medicine,” but as the man who sat by their side when they were afraid, who explained procedures gently, and who treated them like family. His colleagues looked up to him for advice, and many young staff members often turned to him for guidance and mentorship.
Over the years, as his experience deepened, so did his responsibilities. Fifteen years into his service, he was promoted to the position of Senior Nursing Officer (SNO) a role that he accepted not as a reward, but as a bigger opportunity to serve. With the promotion came new administrative duties, but Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary made sure that he never distanced himself from patients. He believed that true leadership in healthcare meant leading by example from the ward floors, not just from behind a desk.
Phase 3 : Rising Through Service Not Status
“We humans coevolve with our tools. We change our tools, and then our tools change us.”
For Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary, service was never about climbing ladders of success, it was about reaching out. Yet, in the process of staying true to his calling, he steadily rose in stature, both in his profession and in the hearts of the people he served. As a Senior Nursing Officer, he now found himself leading not just by responsibility, but by example, inspiring younger generations to follow a path that blended professionalism with compassion.
It is often said that time tests true character. In the many years he served, time had tested him with all its might, stressful emergency cases, under-resourced clinics, long hours without rest, and even emotional moments where patients couldn’t be saved. Yet, never once did Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary break down or withdraw. His strength didn’t come from ego or power it came from his deeply ingrained values and spiritual grounding. He saw each patient as an opportunity to serve his country and his people.
Even with growing administrative duties, he never let himself get detached from the essence of healthcare, direct human connection. While many in senior roles would limit themselves to offices and paperwork, he insisted on walking through the wards every morning, speaking to patients, checking on junior staff, and ensuring that care was delivered with dignity. “Respect and healing go hand in hand,” he would often tell younger nurses. “You must treat every patient as if they are your own family.”
But Dr. Hardan Ram Choudhary’s vision for service didn’t stop at the hospital doors. He started identifying the gaps in the broader system. He noticed that many rural families hesitated to visit hospitals due to financial fears or lack of awareness. Children were falling sick due to preventable causes poor nutrition, contaminated water, lack of vaccinations. He realized that healthcare needed to step outside the clinics and reach the people directly.
Motivated by this realization, he expanded his social engagement. Through Jagriti Foundation, and with help from like-minded colleagues, he began organizing health awareness camps in remote villages. He partnered with local schools to teach children about hygiene and nutrition, distributed basic medical kits to households, and helped connect the most vulnerable with state-supported medical schemes. He even reached out to local authorities and advocated for mobile health vans to serve hard-to-reach regions.