Free health check-up and Aadhaar enrollment camps organised
JAMMU, Aug 21: On the occasion of World Senior Citizen Day, the District Social Welfare Department, Jammu, in collaboration with Samvedna Society (NGO), organised a special programme at the Shelter Home for Urban Homeless, Bahu Fort, Jammu, with a focus on the health, welfare and dignity of senior citizens and other residents of the shelter home.
As part of the programme, a Free Eye Screening and General Health Check-Up Camp and an Aadhaar Enrollment Camp were organised by Social Activist and Chairman, Samvedna Society, Keshav Chopra. The health camp was conducted in collaboration with K.D. Multispeciality Hospital, Jammu, with the medical team headed by Dr. J.P. Singh.
The programme was inaugurated by Director Social Welfare, Jammu, Rajneet Singh, along with District Social Welfare Officer, Jammu, Dr. Preeti Sharma. During the health camp, residents underwent free eye screening and general health check-ups. Free medicines were also provided to those requiring them.
The Aadhaar Enrollment Camp was organised to assist residents in obtaining Aadhaar cards, enabling them to access various government welfare schemes and benefits. The initiative was aimed at ensuring that vulnerable residents do not face difficulties in accessing essential government services.
On the occasion, senior citizens and other residents of the Shelter Home were felicitated by the dignitaries with shawls as a mark of respect and honour. Essential items were also distributed among the residents according to their requirements.
Speaking on the occasion, Director Social Welfare, Jammu, Rajneet Singh, appreciated the efforts of Samvedna Society and other NGOs engaged in social welfare activities. He emphasised the need to respect, care for and support senior citizens and elderly people. He also assured that the Social Welfare Department would continue extending all possible support to such humanitarian initiatives.
Dr. Preeti Sharma, District Social Welfare Officer, Jammu, also appreciated the efforts of Samvedna Society and its Chairman Keshav Chopra for organising the programme. She said the Social Welfare Department remains committed to reaching out to people in need and ensuring that welfare services and government schemes reach deserving sections of society. She added that such collaborative programmes would continue in the future for the benefit of the people.
Speaking on the occasion, Keshav Chopra, Social Activist and Chairman, Samvedna Society, said that serving society and reaching out to needy and vulnerable people remains the organisation’s priority. He said Samvedna Society would continue organising free health camps, Aadhaar camps and other welfare initiatives to ensure that people in need receive healthcare, medicines and necessary assistance. He also expressed appreciation for the cooperation extended by the District Social Welfare Department and the team led by Dr. Preeti Sharma.
Veena Bakshi, President, Shelter Home, and former Councillor Sham Lal Basson expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, District Social Welfare Department, Samvedna Society, medical team, Aadhaar team and all those who contributed to the successful organisation of the programme.
The programme was attended by Dr. Anamika Bhagat, Sheraz Inayat Malik, Protection Officer (I.C.), Tipu Sultan Magray, Protection Officer (N.I.C.), Aashima Gupta, Protection Officer (N.I.C.), Shahin Iqbal (H.R.), Sahil Mahajan, Social Activist, Rahul, Arti, Kajal, Vijender, Pardeep Kumar (Aadhaar Operator), Vivek Gupta, Anju Chopra, Manoj, Divyansh, Sourav Gupta, Prem and others.