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J&K: Dr Jitendra to inaugurate Army's medical camp at Basantgarh under Op Sadbhavna

Jammu, Oct 14 (UNI) union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the two-day Mega Medical Camp being organised by the Indian Army, under the aegis of Operation Sadbhavana, on October 17-18 here at Government Higher Secondary School, Basantgarh and Primary Health Centre (PHC), Basantgarh.
Jammu based Defence Spokesman Lt Col Suneel Bartwal said that the initiative aims to provide free healthcare services and essential medical assistance to residents of Basantgarh and adjoining remote areas, with large number of beneficiaries expected to participate.
The event will be graced by the union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, he said. A multidisciplinary team of medical professionals, including surgeons, physicians, orthopaedic specialists, ophthalmologists, ENT specialists and dental professionals, will provide general consultations, child healthcare, cardiac screening, respiratory care and specialised medical services, said the spokesman.
He stated that the diagnostic facilities, including Complete Blood Count (CBC), haemoglobin and random blood sugar (RBS) testing, will also be available, along with preventive healthcare guidance and prescribed medicines.
Special attention will be given to elderly citizens, women, children, persons with disabilities and economically disadvantaged families. Essential assistive devices, including wheelchairs, crutches, walking sticks, walkers and hearing aids, will be distributed to eligible beneficiaries based on medical requirements and availability, he said.
Dedicated welfare stalls for Veer Naris and Ex-Servicemen will provide assistance with pensions, documentation, welfare schemes and related grievances, said a spokesman, adding, "A separate youth facilitation stall will offer guidance on Agniveer recruitment, eligibility criteria, selection procedures and career opportunities in the Defence Forces."
Representatives of J&K Bank and the Agriculture Departments will also provide information on banking facilities, government welfare schemes, agricultural practices, horticulture and livelihood opportunities, he said.
The initiative reflects the Indian Army's continued commitment to humanitarian assistance, accessible healthcare, veterans' welfare, youth empowerment and community development under Operation Sadbhavana, Lt Col Bartwal said.
He said that initiative aims to strengthen the Army-Awam bond and reaffirm the Indian Army and Northern Command as dependable partners in the well-being and socioeconomic progress of remote communities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Residents of Basantgarh and adjoining villages are encouraged to participate and avail themselves of the free healthcare and welfare services.
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