Massive healthcare mission to serve 12 lakh ‘shramik bandhu’ in Gautam Buddha Nagar

Extensive preparations are underway to enhance healthcare infrastructure for industrial workers, or “shramik bandhu”, in Gautam Buddha Nagar, with a focus on providing state-of-the-art free medical services. The initiative is expected to benefit nearly 12 lakh workers employed across more than 8,000 industries in the district.

As part of the effort, mega health camps are being planned for May 1. Beginning today, daily health camps will be conducted across various industrial units as per a prepared roster. In addition, 25 residential areas near industrial clusters have also been identified for coverage.

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Over 70 private hospitals have joined hands with government facilities to support the initiative. Specialised mobile medical units equipped with mammography, X-ray, dental chairs, minor surgical setups and diagnostic services will be deployed to deliver care at workers’ doorsteps.

A key component of the programme includes participation from 22 major private hospitals, which will provide free primary, secondary and tertiary treatment to workers on May 1.

Officials said the initiative marks a first-of-its-kind effort in Gautam Buddha Nagar. Plans are also in place to open multiple crèches and establish on-site clinics across industries, alongside regular health camps.

The broader focus remains on improving living conditions for workers. Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, several NGOs and industries are working in coordination with the district administration and the state government to implement welfare measures for shramiks.