Sitting at an altitude of 2450 mts, 50 kms north of Kupwara in Kashmir this unassuming picturesque Valley of Machil translating to *fish* comprises of a cluster of villages along the LOC. The “Sanctum Trust ” The Signia clearly depicts the Thrust Area and type of services what Sanctum will do the needy people who are in extreme temperature zones.
Speaking the beautiful Pashto and Pahadi dialects one recalls stories of Border Shelling, Gun Battles amidst the breathtakingly beautiful apple orchards, Milk hamlets and Farms.
The Army and Civilians coexist in this region to help each other wager the harsh scenario over here.
Weather and Medical conditions while protecting our borders and keeping us safe and secure in our homes. We understood that Army helps the civilians in vulnerable zone for their welfare more than the local bodies. And the local leaders are also dependent from Army Personnel.
When a group of Voulenteers initiated the Frontier literacy Project little did they envisage the impact of their services in this "fish" valley .
Sharing a synopsis of their journey in the last few months since inception.
Envisioned by Mr Sridhar our Founder of Sanctum, which is Health, Literacy and Economic Upliftment which culminates into Peace and Conflict Resolution in Vulnerable zone of LOC.(line of control)
We have signed various MOUs with Indian Army who toil to keep all our Citizens safe, healthy and develop them even for their economy in frontier zones, a happy place to live in Kashmir Valley/ Leh and Ladak.
Three Voulenterrs visited and distributed Laptops, Batteries, Inverters, Stationary, Sanitizers, Digital Thermometers etc. A Team of highly experienced Doctors have gone to villages around Macchal, Khupwara district, Kashmir. to train their Medical team to handle the Midwifery services during harsh climatic conditions where many mothers die along with the still born.
- MOU's signed between IndianArmy and Sanctum
- More loc regions to be covered in Leh, ladakh, Ghalwan valley, Drass in Kargil to extend similar benefits in terms of health, economy and educational improvement.
- A pressing concern in the area of medical emergency arises during the months of January to March where due to heavy snowfall and slow transportation there are delays in surgeries causing still births.
- A well equipped medical team (Paramedics, Nurses)if deployed temporarily can help in performing C- sections and hence prevent trauma at critical times.
- The sensitisation through education makes them aware of our government's initiatives and instills in them a sense of patriotism and help fight terrorism at its roots.
How can individuals and corporate participate?
The valley offers homestays at very affordable rates.
By spending our holidays with them we learn about our Army’s dedicated services at the LOC, their operations and also the nuances of Pahadi life and the economic support prevents them from being influenced by terror infiltrating groups .
A student from the Army public school when asked how he felt about the laptops gratefully replied saying they felt blessed to be included in the digital world.
Let us join hands and contribute /donate and have more such young children become literate and by doing so build a peaceful awakened generation for the future.
A impact study as reported by Maj. Jaganathan
Hello Rtn.Sridhar
Thanks for the 50 laptop which you had given in the month of Oct 2021. We took 5 laptops for Army purpose to utilize it in forward post along the line of control.
On 14 NOV 2021 one of our boy suffered a HAPO and was in immediate requirement of medical attention. Helicopter could not come due to bad wx condition in our area. But patient was in need of urgent medical treatment. We decided to used the laptop provided by rotary club with civil mobile data and connected to our doctor present in Battalion HQ. Through this laptop doctor was able to guide the nursing assistant present there and provided valuable treatment to this patient present in forward post. He was latter evacuated by helicopter to nearest military hospital. The patient survived and is now stable. If not for this laptop, it would have been very difficult for us to save this Jawan’s life. Thanks for the laptop you guys donated.
Srinagar: Kashmir to Kanyakumari India is one - so was aptly on display when a team of nine renowned doctors visited the remote border area of Macchal Sector to conduct Free Medical Check Up as also Aarogya Sevika and Sevak Training for a period of 5 days starting from 19 to 23 November 2022 under the ageis of The Indian Army.
The Medical group was divided into three teams:
Ortho Team headed by Capt Dr. Nedunchezhian, a professor and Surgeon from Madras Medical College with team of assistants.
Second team was headed by Dr. Saravanan, Addl Chief Health Director from Railway Hospital and his group of assistants.
Third team consisted of Dr. Ashraf, Duty Medical Officer Kilpauk Govt. Medical College with his Medical assistants Dr. A.V. Avinash a Paediatrician Dr. Jancy Koneti from Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad and Intern Ms. Luihithashmi from Government Medical College, Chengulpet.
In the program the participants were imparted training on topics ranging from basic Healthcare to Handling Medical Emergencies, including Field level first aid training to a group of 50 young girls and boys at two locations from various villages of Maachal Sector
The objective of the training was to identify and develop resident local skill to assist field doctors during emergencies and to rise up to demands during winters in the area.
A very successful and effective treatment camp was also conducted in which various common health issues of about 70-80 cases per village with various illness and disorders were treated.
In addition to this a few serious cases (requiring surgery) were also identified and referred for further treatment.
The doctors visited the villages and interacted with the local population extensively and provided both training and on the spot treatment with medication.
A total of 1200 locals from Maachal, Dudi, Dappal and Katwar villages benefited directly from this camp and were happy to receive such selfless medical service.
In addition, the bond developed between the locals and the doctors resulted in spontaneous exchanges, moments of laughter and the traditional famous hospitality extended to the doctors by the villagers.
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RFFs 56 Focus Zone
- Bringing all 36 Schools in the 56 RR zone with Rotary’sDigital Literacy program through Laptops and Desktops and smart class room systems and provide Teacher Training through short term program at Army Good Will Public School ,Pehalgham with the help of Bright Scholars and Knowledge experts from other part of country, so that the Teaching community is elevated to be at par with city schools in Frontier belt.
- Student Exchange Program Kashmir To Kanyakumar. A 2 weeks program to bring frontier students and give them the exposure and opportunities available in developed states and cities.
- To Provide Teacher Development Program with Knowledge experts to be at par with any reputed schools of this Nation.
- To conduct Training program to the Local Health Team under Aarogya Sevika and Sevak Training program.
- To help in surgeries for still born during peak of Snow.
- To help the local economies by promoting their products and providing vocational training for sustained growth and self dependency
For further details Pls contact The Sanctum.
