Free health camp extends services to nearly 600 students, youth in Anantapur

Students take tests at a free health and medical camp organized as part of Nigama Foundation day celebrations in Anantapur on Wednesday. | Photo credit: BY ARRANGEMENT

A mega free health and medical camp was organized at Government Polytechnic College, Anantapur on Wednesday. The camp expanded basic health services for nearly 600 students and youth with the message “Healthy Youth, Healthy Nation”.

The camp was organized by Nigama Foundation in coordination with NSS, JNTUA, Government Polytechnic College, Anantapur, Pragathi Padham Youth Association and MY Bharat of Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The initiative was held as part of the foundation day celebrations of Nigama Foundation.

The program was attended by G. Mamatha, NSS Coordinator, JNTUA; Bisathi Bharath, MY Bharat Representative and National Youth Awardee; Jaya Chandra, Principal, Government Polytechnic College; Vasundhara Penakalapati, Nigama Foundation, along with medical professionals, faculty members and volunteers.

In collaboration with KH Mind Care Hospital, Anantapur, Indian Red Cross Society, Anantapur and Icon Eye Hospital, the camp provided free blood grouping, hemoglobin and diabetes tests, blood pressure checks, general and orthopedic consultations and eye examinations to the students.

G. Mamatha appreciated the Nigama Foundation for extending selfless health services to students, especially from rural backgrounds, in the programme. She emphasized the importance of these initiatives in promoting preventive health care, mental well-being and healthy lifestyles among young people.

She also appreciated Nigama Foundation’s ongoing youth initiatives including mental health awareness, Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, de-addiction screening and educational support for students and youth in rural and remote areas.

Published – 7 Oct 2026 18:39 IST