JAMMU, Sep 12: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare facilities and serving the larger interests of society, the Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha (JCMS) handed over a 407 ambulance to the Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Akhnoor.
The ambulance was formally handed over by JCMS President Romesh Chander Gupta in the presence of senior office-bearers and members of the Sabha. The vehicle was received by Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal, Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Akhnoor, in the presence of Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, Professor and Head, Department of Orthopaedics, GMC Jammu, Dr. Narinder Sharma, Dr. Aman Gupta, Dr. Anil Gupta, Dr. Shailej Gupta, Dr. Sandeep Charak, Sh. Vipan Verma, Sh. Rahul Sharma and Sh. Shubam.
The vehicle was handed over after completion of all necessary formalities with the Regional Transport Office (RTO), Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Romesh Chander Gupta said that Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha has remained committed to the welfare of society and has consistently undertaken initiatives aimed at extending assistance to people in need. He said that while the Sabha works for the welfare of the Mahajan community, with special focus on widows, economically weaker families and other needy sections, it has also extended its services to society at large whenever required.
Recalling the Sabha’s humanitarian initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gupta said that JCMS had come forward to assist poor and needy people during the difficult period. He emphasised that service to humanity has always remained an important objective of the organisation.
Senior Vice President Shiv Pratap Gupta also spoke on the occasion and highlighted various social welfare activities and achievements of the Sabha. He said the organisation would continue to contribute towards initiatives that directly benefit people and strengthen community welfare.
The Principal of the institution expressed gratitude to Jammu Central Mahajan Sabha for providing the ambulance and termed it a much-needed facility. He said the college had been lacking a dedicated ambulance, which often created difficulties in shifting patients whenever required.
He said that the availability of the ambulance would facilitate the safe and timely transportation of patients and fulfil an important requirement of the hospital.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by JCMS General Secretary Sanjay Mahajan.
Among those present were Ram Sarup Gupta, Senior Vice President; Subash Gupta and Atul Gupta, Vice Presidents; Arun Gupta, Office Secretary, besides other office-bearers, members of the Sabha and staff of the institution.