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A medical and veterinary camp was organised by Army on 21 Jun 12 at Baltal district Gandarbal (J&K) to provide medical and veterinary aid to the population and live stock of nearby areas. Most of the beneficiary population consisted of shepherds, porters and manual labourers who move to the area for the period of Shri Amarnathji Yatra.

A large number of people visited the camp and were provided medical consultation. Free medicines were distributed to the needy population. A large number of animals were also brought for veterinary consultation and were provided advice and medicines free of cost. The event was also used as an opportunity to disseminate information on various issues related to general health and hygiene. Doctors and veterinarians from Army as well as Jammu and Kashmir health and veterinary departments attended the camp and provided their services. More than 745 patients including 270 males, 295 females and 180 children and 775 animals derived benefit from the camp.

The camp also provided an opportunity for a healthy interaction between the Army personnel and civilians from the surrounding areas for achieving the motto of ‘Awam Aur Jawan, Aman Hai Mukam’. the effort by the Army in organising the medical camp was widely appreciated by the locals and civil administration.