Indian Army organises Day 1 of Mega Medical Camp at Kishtwar under Operation Sadbhavana

Kishtwar, Nov 01: The Indian Army, under Operation Sadbhavana, successfully conducted Day 1 of the two-day Mega Medical Camp at Advance Landing Ground (ALG), Kishtwar, on 01 November 2026. The camp witnessed an overwhelming response, with approximately 3106 beneficiaries, including women, children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities from Kishtwar and adjoining remote areas. Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and appreciated the Indian Army’s efforts to extend essential healthcare services to remote communities. A multidisciplinary medical team comprising physicians, ophthalmologists, paediatricians, orthopaedic specialists, nephrologists, anaesthetists, ENT specialists and dental professionals provided free consultations, medical assessments and medicines. Diagnostic facilities, including Complete Blood Count (CBC), Haemoglobin (Hb) and Random Blood Sugar (RBS) tests, were also provided free of cost.
A dedicated Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) registration facility was established to facilitate digital health ID creation. Special emphasis was placed on healthcare for women, children, senior citizens and vulnerable sections. Assistive devices, including wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, walking sticks and hearing aids, were distributed to eligible beneficiaries following medical assessments. Dedicated stalls for Veer Naris and Ex-Servicemen provided assistance with pensions, documentation, welfare schemes and grievance redressal. A separate Youth Facilitation Stall offered guidance on Agniveer recruitment, eligibility criteria, selection procedures and career opportunities in the Defence Forces.
Representatives from J&K Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) and the Departments of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Health provided guidance on banking services, government welfare schemes, agricultural practices, horticulture, animal husbandry and livelihood opportunities, ensuring comprehensive community welfare outreach.
The initiative reaffirms the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian assistance, accessible healthcare and community welfare under Operation Sadbhavana. The camp strengthens civil-military relations by bringing essential medical services to remote communities while fostering mutual trust, goodwill and cooperation between the Indian Army and the local population.