On the auspicious occasion of Param Pujya Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji’s birth anniversary, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday inaugurated a five-day free Mega Health Camp 2025 in the state capital Raipur. The camp is being organised from December 18 to December 22 at the Ayurvedic College campus, with a focus on human service, social harmony and health awareness.
Extending greetings to the people of the state on Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji’s birth anniversary, CM Vishnu Deo Sai wished peace, prosperity and well-being for all. He said the five-day free mega health camp would prove to be a health lifeline for thousands of people. The Chief Minister noted that Chhattisgarh has entered its silver jubilee year, and over the last 25 years, the state has made remarkable progress in healthcare and other sectors.
Referring to the Ayushman Bharat scheme being implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said the programme is ensuring quality healthcare services to the last person in society. He added that under the Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana, the state government is providing financial assistance of up to ₹25 lakh for the treatment of serious illnesses.
Emphasising that “Health is Wealth” is not merely a slogan but a commitment to save and improve lives, CM Sai congratulated MLA Rajesh Munat and his entire team for organising the mega event and also visited various diagnostic and treatment stalls at the camp venue.
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Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh, speaking on the occasion, said the initiative is not just a health camp but a powerful expression of social responsibility and human compassion. Inspired by Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji’s message of truth, non-violence and equality, he said the campaign is an exemplary effort to deliver healthcare services to the last person in society.
Dr Singh highlighted that with the participation of over 100 specialist doctors, the camp goes beyond basic screening and offers comprehensive solutions, including diagnosis and treatment, while praising its systematic organisation and wide-reaching impact.
Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said the mega health camp organised on Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji’s birth anniversary is extremely beneficial for all sections of society.
He informed that a large number of people from Chhattisgarh as well as neighbouring states have arrived to avail healthcare services. Patients who cannot be treated at the camp will be provided free treatment at affiliated institutions through Ayushman cards, he said, reiterating the state government’s commitment to continuous expansion of healthcare services under the leadership of CM Vishnu Deo Sai.
Programme organiser and MLA Rajesh Munat said the mega health camp has been organised inspired by Baba Guru Ghasidas Ji’s eternal message, “Manakhe-Manakhe Ek Samaan” (All human beings are equal).
He stated that all major medical disciplines have been made available under one roof, with X-ray, ECG, sonography and various diagnostic tests, along with essential medicines, provided completely free of cost. Special arrangements have been made for breast cancer screening for women using advanced machines. Renowned institutions including AIIMS Raipur, Balaji, Rawatpura, Ganga Diagnosis, along with expert doctors from across the country, are participating in this service initiative.
The programme was also addressed by MLA Kiran Singh Deo. Among those present on the occasion were Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Food Minister Dayaldas Baghel, Skill Development Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb, MLAs Sunil Soni, Purandar Mishra, Motilal Sahu, Anuj Sharma and Doman Lal Korsewada, Mayor Meenal Choubey, Chhattisgarh Yoga Commission Chairman Roop Narayan Sinha, AIIMS Raipur Director Dr Ashok Jindal, senior doctors, public representatives and a large number of citizens.
