New Delhi, May 30: A new chapter of change is unfolding in the village of Badepalli, nestled among the dense forests and rugged hills of Dantewada. Once isolated due to Naxal influence and challenging geography, this village is now receiving consistent attention from health department teams.
Under the ‘Chief Minister‘s Healthy Bastar Campaign’, a health team trekked 13 kilometers through tough terrain to set up a health camp in Badepalli. The team provided essential health services to the villagers after navigating through forests and rocky paths.
During the health camp, 227 villagers underwent health screenings. Tests were conducted for malaria, sickle cell anemia, hemoglobin levels, diabetes, and hypertension. Patients in need received immediate treatment and free medications on-site.
Special attention was given to the health of women and children. A high-risk pregnant woman was referred to the district hospital for better care and safe delivery. Additionally, 12 patients suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes were sent to higher health centers for further treatment. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai stated that the government is committed to improving health services in remote Bastar. He emphasized that the ‘Chief Minister’s Healthy Bastar Campaign’ ensures villagers have access to treatment and essential health services close to home.
The health department team also educated villagers about the Ayushman Bharat scheme, nutrition, sanitation, and safe motherhood. Officials noted that the campaign aims to not only deliver health services to remote areas but also to raise health awareness among the villagers.
Local residents expressed that accessing health services in such villages was once considered extremely difficult. However, with regular camps and administrative outreach, trust among the people is growing.
Areas in Bastar, once known for fear and backwardness, are now witnessing a new narrative of development and public service.
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