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CRPF & Army Boost Rural Healthcare in J&K with Medical Camps

The 137 Battalion of the CRPF organised a medical camp in Roun village, Udhampur, focusing on providing medications and sanitary hygiene for women. This aligns with the Indian Army's ongoing community outreach, which includes multi-specialty medical camps in remote areas like Uri and Naushera. A recent camp in Naushera, held with Government Medical College Rajouri, offered free consultations across various specialties to 138 civilians. These initiatives aim to supplement government healthcare and bring quality medical services closer to underserved populations in Jammu & Kashmir.

Key Points: CRPF, Army Medical Camps Provide Healthcare in Rural Jammu & Kashmir

  • Free specialist consultations & medicines
  • Focus on women's health & hygiene
  • Part of broader Army community outreach
  • Camps in remote & border areas
  • Strengthens civil-military collaboration
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CRPF's 137 Battalion organises medical camp to provide healthcare in rural Udhampur

CRPF's 137 Battalion and the Indian Army organise medical camps in Udhampur and Rajouri, providing free specialist care and medicines to underserved villages.

"This is being organised under the directions of the Indian government for the women who experience weakness... - CRPF Assistant Commandant Medical Officer Manish Rundla"

Udhampur, February 21

The 137 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force conducted a specialised medical camp on Saturday facilitate healthcare facilities to the residents of Roun village. The initiative aimed at bringing modern medical facilities, especially to the women in Jammu and Kashmir.

CRPF Assistant Commandant Medical Officer Manish Rundla said, "This is being organised under the directions of the Indian government for the women who experience weakness... We are providing medications of Iron, Folic Acid, Calcium... We are also focusing on sanitary hygiene..."

Earlier this month, the Indian Army has been consistently expanding its community outreach in Jammu & Kashmir by organising healthcare initiatives, medical camps and preventive health programmes in remote and border areas to supplement government healthcare services and bring quality care closer to underserved populations.

Indian Army medical outreach activities, including comprehensive medical camps in areas such as Uri that have benefited more than 1,300 civilians from remote villages with specialist consultations, reflect this ongoing effort to enhance access to health services alongside the regular security mandate of the forces.

As part of the commemorative events leading up to Naushera Day 2026, the Army organised a Multi-Speciality Medical Camp in collaboration with Government Medical College, Rajouri, in Naushera to provide free quality healthcare services to residents and people from adjoining areas.

Specialist doctors in fields including medicine, surgery, gynaecology, eye care, ENT, orthopaedics and dentistry offered free consultations, health check-ups, diagnostic support and medical advice. A total of 138 civilians from Naushera and surrounding villages availed of these services, with the camp emphasising preventive care, early diagnosis and community medical awareness.

Army representatives underscored that the event embodied the spirit of Naushera Day, honouring courage, sacrifice and service not only in defending borders but also in uplifting communities, and highlighted the strengthening of civil-military collaboration through partnerships with Government Medical College Rajouri and other local institutions.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great work by the CRPF and Army. These medical camps in remote villages like Roun and Uri are a lifeline. Hope they continue and expand to more areas. The focus on preventive care is the need of the hour.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the effort, we must also ask why the regular public healthcare system isn't reaching these villages effectively. Our jawans shouldn't have to fill this gap permanently. This is a band-aid solution, though a welcome one.
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Sarah B
The collaboration with Government Medical College Rajouri is a smart move. It builds local capacity and trust. Providing specialist care in ortho, eye, and gynaecology for free is a massive boon for these communities.
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Vikram M
Salute to our forces! Protecting us at the border and also taking care of citizens' health in remote areas. This is true nation-building. More power to the 137 Battalion and all units involved.
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Kavya N
The emphasis on sanitary hygiene for women is so important. Often overlooked, but vital for health and dignity. Hope they also provide education on these topics, not just medication. Good step!

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