Kishtwar, 08-01-2026
In an initiative to promote the health and well-being of the transport community, and as a part of the National Road Safety Month 2026, under the overall supervision of the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Shri Pankaj Kumar Sharma, JKAS, and the Transport Commissioner, J&K, Shri Vishesh Paul Mahajan, JKAS, and following their directions, ARTO Kishtwar, Motor Vehicle Department under the supervision of ARTO Kishtwar Sh. Tasleem Wani, JKAS, in collaboration with Indian Army 11 RR Bhandarkot, Health & Ayush Department, Kishtwar, and with the support of BDO Inderwal & Transport Union Chatroo , organised a free medical cum eye screening camp at the BDO Office, Chatroo, for drivers and cleaners of Sub Division Chatroo.
BDO Inderwal Zahid Rashid Mughal,MVI Robin Parihar, DTI Karan Singh,ASI Farooq Ahmed from Fire & Emergency services,Officials from Indian Army 11 RR ,Health & Ayush Department Kishtwar participated in the programme.
During the camp, over 100 drivers and cleaners received free medical check-ups and health screenings conducted by trained medical staff from Indian Army 11 RR Bhandarkot & Health & Ayush Department , along with the distribution of free medicines among them.
Rapid drug tests of 50 drivers were also conducted during the camp, along with raising awareness on safe driving practices and drug abuse.
Speaking on the occasion, ARTO Kishtwar, Tasleem Wani, JKAS, underscored the importance of drivers as major stakeholders in road safety and the need for conducting their regular health check-ups and raising awareness among them. He emphasised that ensuring the physical fitness of drivers not only safeguards their personal health but also contributes to overall road safety.
He thanked the Indian Army 11 RR Bhandarkot, CMO Kishtwar and District Officer Ayush, Kishtwar, as well as BDO Inderwal & Transport Union Chatroo, for providing the necessary support in successfully organising the programme.
