The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare successfully organised a three-day Ayushman Arogya Shivir from 22 to 24 July 2026 across Kartavya Bhawan-I, Kartavya Bhawan-II and Kartavya Bhawan-III in New Delhi. Organised by the Central TB Division (CTD) in collaboration with the Delhi State TB Cell, National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) and Swasth Nagrik Abhiyaan (SNA) Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the initiative aimed to promote preventive healthcare, facilitate early diagnosis and strengthen awareness on healthy living among Government officials and Central Secretariat staff working in the Kartavya Bhawans.

The Ayushman Arogya Shivir commenced at Kartavya Bhawan-I on 22^nd July 2026, where it was inaugurated by Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary & Mission Director, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. During the inauguration, she emphasised the importance of prioritising preventive healthcare and encouraging individuals to take proactive steps towards their health and well-being. The health camp was subsequently organised at Kartavya Bhawan-II on 23^rd July, where Dr. Shobini Rajan, Deputy Director General, Central TB Division, interacted with participants and highlighted the importance of early detection, timely diagnosis and preventive healthcare in achieving the vision of a TB Mukt Bharat. The Shivir culminated at Kartavya Bhawan-III on 24^th July 2026, ensuring wider outreach among Government officials and employees across the three office complexes.

The three-day initiative witnessed an encouraging response, with over 1700 Government officials and other staff from over 16 Ministries availing free health screening and medical consultation services. Comprehensive health assessments included Blood Pressure (BP) measurement, blood sugar testing, Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment, Haemoglobin (Hb) estimation, Chest X-ray screening, medical consultation and referral services, wherever required. Officers, security personnel, housekeeping staff, sanitation workers and other employees actively participated in the health camp, reaffirming the growing emphasis on preventive healthcare in the workplace.

A major highlight of the Shivir was the deployment of two Ni-kshay Vahans equipped with Digital Chest X-ray, CBNAAT and TrueNat diagnostic facilities. These mobile diagnostic units enabled on-site TB screening, molecular testing and prompt referral of suspected cases, thereby strengthening efforts towards early detection and timely treatment under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).

The successful organisation of the health camp was supported by a dedicated team of around 60 healthcare providers, including doctors, specialists, laboratory personnel, radiographers, nursing staff, programme officials, TB Vijetas and My Bharat Volunteers, whose coordinated efforts ensured seamless delivery of healthcare services and effective awareness generation throughout the three-day initiative.

The Ayushman Arogya Shivir reflects the Government of India's continued commitment to strengthening preventive healthcare, promoting early diagnosis and expanding access to quality health services. Such workplace-based initiatives contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat, Healthy India and TB Mukt Bharat by encouraging regular health check-ups, fostering health-seeking behaviour and facilitating early identification and treatment of diseases among Government employees.

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