PAU and DMC host free health checkup camp during kisan mela to promote community wellness
In a significant step towards community health awareness, the NSS Cell under the Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW) at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, organised a Free Health Checkup Camp during the ongoing Kisan Mela. The initiative was held in collaboration with Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Ludhiana, under the banner of Mission Swasth Kawach.
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Mar 21, 2025 11:31
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Ludhiana, March 21, 2025: In a significant step towards community health awareness, the NSS Cell under the Directorate of Students’ Welfare (DSW) at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, organised a Free Health Checkup Camp during the ongoing Kisan Mela. The initiative was held in collaboration with Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Ludhiana, under the banner of Mission Swasth Kawach.
The camp was formally inaugurated by PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr. SS Gosal, Dr. Bishav Mohan, Professor of Cardiology at Hero DMC Heart Institute, and his medical team. It will continue over two days, March 21 and 22, and offer free blood sugar and blood pressure testing for all visitors.
Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director of Students’ Welfare, stated that the camp is essential to the university’s outreach efforts during the Mela, enabling early detection of common lifestyle diseases. Dr Bishav Mohan, the Project Coordinator, emphasised the importance of such interventions, revealing that nearly 40% of individuals are diagnosed for the first time with hypertension or diabetes at these camps, highlighting the hidden burden of non-communicable diseases.
Dr KS Suri, Joint DSW, commended the health camp as a vital preventive care and public education platform, especially in rural and farming communities.
Bal Mukand Sharma, Food Commissioner of Punjab, graced the occasion as the Special Guest, appreciating PAU’s commitment to holistic well-being and its proactive role in promoting health awareness among the farming population.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with many people thronging the health stall. NSS Coordinator Dr. Harmeet Singh Saralach and several NSS Programme Officers and student volunteers played a key role in organising the camp and assisting participants.
