BANDIPORA, NOVEMBER 10: As part of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada 2026, the Health and ICDS Departments of Bandipora organised a series of health screening, awareness and community outreach activities across the district, focusing on the health, nutrition and overall well-being of children and tribal communities.
Under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) conducted screening of children at Middle School Bakhshibal Baniyari, Government Middle School Aragam, Boys Middle School Tangath and various schools in Sudi, Kilshay and Tulail areas of Gurez. The teams carried out screening for the four Ds—Defects at Birth, Deficiencies, Diseases and Developmental Delays including Disability, besides general health check-ups.
Awareness sessions, as per an official statement, were also organised on Anaemia Mukt Bharat, National Deworming Day and other child health initiatives. At Middle School Bakhshibal Baniyari, children were provided deworming medication and Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplements as per their age.
Additionally, a special health camp was organised at Ayushman Arogya Mandir Ketsun, extending healthcare services and health awareness to the local community. ICDS activities also focused on promoting awareness regarding maternal and child health, nutrition, hygiene and various welfare services.
The activities reaffirmed the commitment of the District Administration and the concerned departments towards strengthening healthcare and nutrition services, ensuring early identification of health conditions and improving the overall well-being of children, particularly in tribal areas of the district.
