100 health camps, one mission, NMO touches 10,000 lives, a tribute to Dr B R Ambedkar
Staff Reporter :
Treatments of individuals were taken to logical ends, CMRF cell provides funds to the cause
In a remarkable display of compassion and collective service, the National Medico Organisation (NMO) undertook a massive humanitarian effort by organising over 100 health check-up camps between March 1 and April 12. What unfolded during these weeks was not merely a series of medical camps, but a powerful movement dedicated to healing, dignity, and hope, a part of tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary.
Guided by the ideals of Dr Ambedkar, who emphasised that essential services must reach the most downtrodden sections of society, this initiative stood as a living tribute to his vision.
Every effort was made to ensure that healthcare was not a privilege, but a right accessible to all—especially those who need it the most.
The camps were conducted across nearly 100 localities, each thoughtfully organized to maximize outreach and impact. A key role in this execution was played by RSS Sewa Vibhag, which ensured that every locality had a dedicated coordinator. This one-to-one coordination model helped streamline efforts, connect with communities more effectively, and ensure that no patient was overlooked.
Every service provided at these camps was completely free of cost. RSS Lok Kalyan diagnostic conducted tests free of cost. From consultations to diagnostic support and follow-up care, patients were treated with dignity without any financial burden.
The goal was not limited to preliminary diagnosis or temporary relief; instead, every patient’s treatment was carried forward to its logical and meaningful conclusion.
This extraordinary mission was made possible through the united efforts of multiple organisations and institutions. Lok Kalyan Diagnostic played a crucial role in providing essential diagnostic services, while more than 20 private hospitals and colleges, along with government medical colleges and hospitals, extended their full support.
The NMO office-bearers told ‘The Hitavada’, “Apart from the diagnosis, we provided them financial help through Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.”
Behind every camp were countless untold stories—of a mother finally receiving treatment for a long-ignored illness, of an elderly patient finding relief after years of silent suffering, of children being given a healthier start to life.
These moments of healing were made possible by the tireless dedication of doctors, medical students, volunteers, and support staff, who went far beyond their professional responsibilities.
Held on the occasion of birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, this initiative was not just a medical outreach program but a people’s movement for healthcare access, deeply rooted in Babasaheb’s philosophy of serving the underserved and underprivileged.
The initiative was conceptualised and driven by a dedicated team led by President: Dr Nilesh Agrawal;General Secretary: Dr Dhiraj Gupta; Vice Presidents: Dr Archana Deshpande and Dr Radha Munje; Treasurer: Dr Ripunjay Tripathi; Core Members: Dr Vivek Thombre, Dr Girish Charde, Dr Nilesh Changle Students’ Cell: Dr Sushil Shinde and Dr Kajal Maate.
The initiative
n 70 camps in Nagpur where more than 20 private hospitals, colleges, GMCH, IGGMCH, AIIMS participated
n 20 camps in Wardha, in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Sawangi and Sharad Pawar Dental College Sawangi
n 5 camps each in Akola, Washim, Gondia, and Amravati