Ratia, October 20 (Advocate Gurpreet Singh Mander):- During the National Gatka Championship held at Guru Nanak Defence Academy, Ratia, students of Shaheed Udham Singh College of Nursing, Barota, Ratia, set up a medical camp and provided basic healthcare services to players and people present at the venue. Through the camp, the students demonstrated a spirit of service, practical competence and social responsibility.
Public Health and Engineering Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa, who attended the event as the chief guest, and Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Barala, the guest of honour, appreciated the medical services provided by the nursing college students. The programme was presided over by National President Dr. Rajinder Singh Sohal. College Director Dr. Gurmeet Kaur Nadda welcomed the guests. She said the main objective of the initiative was to provide necessary first aid to participating players and other people present at the event and raise awareness about health.
During the medical camp, nursing students educated people about first aid, personal hygiene and essential health precautions. Such medical facilities are particularly important for ensuring the safety and healthcare of players during sporting competitions.
The camp provided students with an opportunity to apply their practical knowledge in real-life situations while gaining experience in teamwork, discipline and social service. The college management aims to prepare students not only through classroom education but also to become skilled, compassionate and responsible healthcare professionals.
Under the guidance of College Director Dr. Gurmeet Kaur Nadda and Principal Ms. Shashikalavathi Arunachalam, students are encouraged to participate in such activities from time to time so that they can use their knowledge and skills for the benefit of society.
On the occasion, Gatka Federation of India President Dr. Rajinder Singh Sohal, General Secretary Baljinder Singh Toor, Haryana President Swaran Singh, CO Gurjeet Singh, literary figure Dr. Naib Singh Mander, Dr. Narinder Singh Nadda, Dr. Suresh Mehta, and Gatka office-bearers, presidents and secretaries from various states across the country were present.
