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The free OPD services were formally inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) O.P. Bhagat, former Head of the Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College Jammu, who cut the ribbon and also examined patients suffering from orthopaedic ailments during the inaugural session. The function witnessed enthusiastic participation from people belonging to different walks of life, including retired officers, engineers, doctors, youth and women.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. O.P. Bhagat described the initiative as a timely and much-needed service, especially in view of the rising cost of healthcare. He said that quality medical care has become increasingly expensive, making it difficult for economically weaker sections to access proper treatment. He expressed confidence that the free OPD would emerge as a major support system for marginalized communities.
Prof. Bhagat further stated that the Sabha plans to gradually expand the services by introducing free medicines, basic laboratory facilities and other ancillary healthcare services. He also emphasized efforts to involve specialists from fields such as cardiology, psychiatry, pain management and other disciplines to ensure comprehensive healthcare for patients.
Speaking on the occasion, Er. R.C. Bhasin, President of All J&K Shree Guru Ravidass Sabha, expressed gratitude to the team of doctors who have volunteered their services for the welfare of society. He informed that the unfinished dispensary complex within the Guru Ravidass Bhawan premises would be completed in due course of time, enabling the establishment of a full-fledged polyclinic for the benefit of poor and needy people. The Sabha appealed to the public to avail themselves of the free medical facilities, which will commence from June 1, 2026, and remain available daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
A panel of experienced doctors has been constituted to provide specialized consultations on different days of the week. Dr. Rajinder Jangral, General Physician, will attend patients on Mondays; Dr. Sanjay Bhasin, Surgeon, on Tuesdays; Dr. Bais Dev, Orthopaedic Specialist, on Wednesdays; Dr. Sanjay Kai, Eye Specialist, on Thursdays; Dr. Samiksha Bhagat, ENT Specialist, on Fridays; Dr. Anuradha, Gynaecologist, on Saturdays; while Dr. Ravi Bharti, Child Specialist, and Dr. Anupama, Gynaecologist, will provide services on Sundays.
Several eminent medical professionals attended the inaugural function, including Prof. N.C. Digra, Prof. Subash Bhardwaj, Dr. Rajinder Samyal, Prof. Ashwani Thapa, Prof. Rajesh Angral, Prof. Kamal Kishore, Prof. B.R. Bhagat and Dr. Anil Thapa, besides the doctors who have volunteered for the OPD services.
Among other prominent attendees were Tarsem Loach, General Secretary of the Sabha, Prof. G.L. Thapa, Prof. C.L. Shivgotra, Er. Joginder Pal, Tara Chand, Surjeet Heer, Kuldeep Thappa, Bodh Raj Kalsi, M.R. Bangotra, Mohinder Bhagat and several members of the community, including engineers, youth and women. The programme concluded with a collective commitment to expand healthcare outreach and ensure that affordable and accessible medical services reach the most vulnerable sections of society.
