The Indian Army organised a free medical camp for Veer Naris, widows of ex-servicemen and other beneficiaries in Doda as part of its ongoing welfare and outreach efforts.
The camp was organised through the ECHS and offered medical consultations, specialist services, medicines and information on welfare schemes available to veterans and their families.
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Indian Army organised a free medical camp in Doda.
The camp catered to Veer Naris, ex-servicemen's widows and other eligible beneficiaries. Medical consultations and specialist services were provided.
GMC Doda specialists attended the camp. Medicines were provided through the ECHS pharmacy.
Beneficiaries received information about ECHS and welfare schemes. District Sainik Welfare Office officials also participated.
The Army interacted directly with veterans' families to understand their concerns.
A Company Commander of 10 Rashtriya Rifles was also present and interacted with beneficiaries during the programme.
Colonel M.S. Sharma, OIC, ECHS Polyclinic, said the initiative was aimed at reaching Veer Naris and widows of ex-servicemen living in remote areas, understanding their concerns and helping facilitate solutions.
Medical specialists from GMC Doda were also available at the camp. Beneficiaries were able to consult specialists for orthopaedic, gynaecological and general medical concerns.
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Why This Matters
For veterans' families living in remote areas, access to healthcare and information about welfare schemes can be challenging. By taking medical and welfare services closer to these communities, such outreach programmes help beneficiaries access facilities available under ECHS and other government welfare initiatives without having to travel long distances. The initiative also highlights the continuing relationship between the Army and its veteran community beyond active service.
Medicines were provided to eligible ECHS beneficiaries through the ECHS pharmacy.
Colonel Sharma also highlighted the healthcare facilities available under ECHS and encouraged eligible veterans and family members who have not yet obtained ECHS cards to enrol and make use of the available services.
Officials from the District Sainik Welfare Office also participated in the camp and briefed beneficiaries about various welfare schemes, including the Children Education Allowance, subject to applicable rules.
The initiative received appreciation from beneficiaries, who said the camp helped address their healthcare concerns while also giving them an opportunity to understand the welfare facilities available to them.
One beneficiary, Anuradha, appreciated the services provided at the camp and said the concerns raised by participants were addressed.
Safeera Begum, a Veer Nari, also expressed gratitude for the Army's continued welfare support for Veer Naris, widows and ex-servicemen.
The camp reflected the Army's continued focus on supporting veterans and their families, particularly those living in areas where access to specialised healthcare and welfare services can be difficult.
