Mega medical camp at Kishtwar culminates under operation Sadbhavana

Kishtwar, Nov 02: Over, 5800 patients availed free special health services at the two-day Mega Medical Camp organised by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavana in Kishtwar J&K.
Specialist medical consultations, diagnostic services including CBC (Complete Blood Count), Haemoglobin and RBS (Random Blood Sugar), ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) registration and large-scale distribution of medicines and assistive aids including wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, walkers and hearing aids made this mega event a huge success. Special medical awareness for women, elderly and children was also provided. Dedicated stalls for Veer Naris and Ex-Servicemen addressed veterans welfare, pension and documentation issues.
The Youth Facilitation Stall witnessed enthusiastic participation of local youth seeking guidance on Agniveer recruitment and career opportunities in the Defence Forces Stalls by J&K Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI, Departments of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Health provided information on government schemes, banking, horticulture and livelihood generation.
The Mega Medical Camp exemplifies Indian Army’s commitment to humanitarian assistance, inclusive development and community welfare under Operation Sadbhavana By integrating specialist healthcare, diagnostics, ABHA registration, assistive aids distribution, veterans’ welfare, youth guidance and livelihood awareness, the initiative addressed critical local needs. It further strengthened the Army-Awam bond, reaffirming the enduring commitment of Indian Army and Northern Command towards the well-being and socio-economic progress of remote areas in the hinterland. The local populace lauded the joint efforts of Army, civil administration and health authorities towards this noble pursuit.