Around 37,000 elderly citizens registered at state-level health check-up camps: Dr. Baljit Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has registered around 37,000 elderly citizens during state-level health check-up camps organized under the “Sade Buzurg Sada Maan” initiative. This was stated by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur.

Sharing further details, the Minister said that the Punjab Government considers its elderly citizens as a valuable asset, and their safety and dignity remain a top priority.

Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized that elderly citizens are the foundation of our families and society, whose experiences continue to guide future generations. She said it is the moral responsibility of both the government and society to ensure they live with dignity, care, and a sense of belonging. “Through such initiatives, we reaffirm our commitment to support and stand by our elderly at every stage of their lives,” she added.

She further informed that a wide range of healthcare services were provided at these camps, including eye check-ups, cancer screening, NCD screening, orthopedic examinations, ENT check-ups, physiotherapy, and psychological assessments by experts.