The Man Who Wears Orange and Carries Hope
Meet Omkar Nath Sharma, affectionately known as “Medicine Baba”, the man who walks miles every day in a saffron kurta—not to preach, but to collect unused medicines and give them to those who can’t afford them. A retired blood bank technician from Kailash Hospital, Greater Noida, Sharma’s story isn’t just about generosity—it’s about finding purpose after 70.
Born around 1940 in Uttar Pradesh, India, Omkar Nath Sharma started his mission at the age of 72, proving that retirement is not the end, but a beginning—especially when fueled by compassion.
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A Tragedy That Sparked a Lifelong Mission
In 2008, Sharma witnessed a life-altering incident. In East Delhi, an under-construction metro bridge collapsed, killing two and injuring several laborers. When he visited the hospital, he saw something that broke his heart—injured workers were turned away or given only basic aid because they couldn’t afford medicines.
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That moment changed everything.
Omkar couldn’t sleep. He realized that while medicines lay unused in households, millions were dying without them. That night, a mission was born—to collect unused medicines from the privileged and deliver them to the poor, free of cost.
Walking Miles for a Medicine Revolution
Every day, Sharma walks door-to-door, requesting people to donate unused medicines. He verifies expiry dates, repackages them neatly, and personally distributes them to patients in slums, hospitals, and shelters. He does it all without an NGO, salary, or any official funding.
In his 80s, when most slow down, Medicine Baba speeds up—for humanity.He turned pain into purpose — and you can too.
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A True Role Model for All Generation
Sharma’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. He has received national recognition and awards, but his real reward lies in the lives he saves. His story resonates deeply with senior citizens, reminding them that age is never a limit when your heart is young.
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She made history at 75. He launched a dream at 90.
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