Information camps for women will start from December 2 in Punjab

Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur on Friday announced that the Punjab government will launch a series of awareness camps across the state starting December 2 in Malout area of ​​Muktsar district targeting women’s health, hygiene and opportunities of employment.

The camps, organized in collaboration with employment generation, skill development, ayurvedic, rural development and local government departments, will provide free health check-ups for women and raise awareness about various health issues.

“Free services will include breast, cervical and oral cancer screening, blood pressure checks, diabetes tests, anemia assessments and medication distribution. The camps will also educate women on contraceptive methods, family planning, urinary tract infections (UTIs), menstrual hygiene and adolescent health,” said Kaur.

The Minister announced that a notice will soon be issued regarding the free travel facilities for the companions of the visually impaired.

She said a state-level event would also be held in Faridkot on December 3 to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where individuals and organizations dedicated to the welfare of persons with disabilities would be honoured.

Kaur also said that the state transport department has provided 50% fare concession to the disabled.

“In the current financial year 2024-2025, ₹278.17 million were allocated under the state pension scheme for the disabled and scholarships amounting to ₹3.37 lakh crore has been distributed to over 12,000 disabled children,” the minister added.