Poonch, July 08: In a remarkable humanitarian initiative, the Indian Army, in collaboration with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur, conducted a Mega Medical and Assistive Device Distribution Camp at Jaran Wali Gali, Surankote on Tuesday.The event was marked with inclusivity and cross-sector collaboration aimed at enabling the specially-abled and economically weaker sections of society, across Poonch district. The day-long camp focused on restoring mobility, confidence and independence to specially-abled individuals by providing custom-fitted Wheelchairs, Elbow crutches, Blind sticks, Hearing aids and support devices.
Each recipient underwent a detailed medical and orthopaedic evaluation, ensuring that the assistance provided was not only effective but also personalised. “A wheelchair may seem like a device, but for someone who has never moved freely, it’s a second chance at life,” said an elderly from Surankote, at the venue. The camp also delivered free medical consultations, essential medicines and preventive health education. Civilian doctors, Army medical personnel and BMVSS specialists jointly provided health screening, Ayush consultations, traditional remedies advice, Nutritional guidance and hygiene awareness. Locals, especially from remote and hilly areas, travelled significant distances to avail these free-of-cost, high-quality services. Shabnam Bi, a 80-year-old woman from Gursai Tawi , said, “Meri beti ko jab wheelchair mili, meri aankhon mein aansu aa gaye. Army aur Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) ne hamari zindagi mein roshni laayi hai.” (“When my daughter received her wheelchair, I couldn’t hold back my tears. The Army and BMVSS have brought light into our lives.”) Haji Nazir, a farmer from a nearby village, added, “Itni doori tay kar ke aaye, lekin yahan aake laga jaise apne logon ke beech hain. Ilaj bhi mila, izzat bhi.” (“We travelled from far, but here we felt amongst our own. We received both treatment and respect.”) The initiative reinforced the deep-rooted trust between the Indian Army and the local population, serving as a testament to the Army’s ongoing commitment to “Seva, Samarpan aur Sadbhavna.”Reaffirming its commitment to people’s well-being and healthcare infrastructure in the region, J&K Bank today provided a life-support ambulance to Government Medical College (Udhampur) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at strengthening emergency medical services in Jammu Division. A statement issued here revealed that in a brief ceremony held within the college premises, Bank’s Zonal Head (Udhampur) Vinay Gupta handed over the key of the fully-equipped ambulance to the Principal GMC (Udhampur) Dr. Parmod Kalsotra in the presence of MLA (Udhampur West) Pawan Kumar Gupta, Deputy Commissioner (Udhampur) Sonali Rai (IAS), Medical Superintendent Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, along with other senior functionaries from both the Bank and the Medical College.Commending the Bank’s initiative, MLA (Udhampur West) Pawan Kumar Gupta said, “This timely contribution by J&K Bank is a welcome step that will go a long way in enhancing the emergency response capacity of GMC Udhampur. I appreciate the Bank’s continuous efforts in supporting public healthcare and other vital sectors.”Principal GMC Udhampur Dr. Parmod Kalsotra echoed the sentiment, saying, “We are grateful to J&K Bank for this generous gesture. The ambulance will significantly improve our ability to provide swift medical assistance, especially in critical situations.”Speaking on the occasion, Zonal Head (Udhampur) Vinay Gupta said, “At J&K Bank, we believe in contributing meaningfully to the societies we serve. Supporting the healthcare infrastructure, particularly life-saving equipment, remains a priority under our CSR program.”
