The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Nagpur has established a dedicated ward for the city police's 'Mission Mukti' campaign, which aims to rescue homeless individuals, street-dwellers, and beggars from the scorching heat. The disaster ward of the trauma centre has been designated for treating these rescued destitute persons.
Two Batches of Rescued Individuals Receive Care
According to GMCH Medical Superintendent Dr Avinash Gawande, two batches comprising 33 rescued individuals were brought to the hospital this week and provided dedicated medical facilities. The first batch included women and their children, who were initially taken to the casualty ward. After thorough medical examinations, they were handed over to NGO representatives and police personnel for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
The second batch consisted of 14 individuals, primarily beggars and elderly men and women. They received medical examinations and necessary treatment in the casualty section before being transferred to the disaster ward of the trauma centre for continued observation and care.
Stable Condition and Interdepartmental Coordination
Hospital sources confirmed that all patients received immediate attention using GMCH's specialised medical facilities and are in stable condition. This initiative highlights effective interdepartmental coordination between Nagpur police, GMCH, NGOs, and other civic bodies under the flagship three-R strategy — Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration — of Mission Mukti, launched by Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal.
The drive has already rescued 80 destitute persons and beggars, with some being shifted to GMCH for essential medical care to prevent heatstroke deaths. Additionally, the Indira Gandhi Government College and Hospital (Mayo Hospital) authorities will appoint a nodal officer and upgrade facilities for the drive, with the system expected to be in place soon.
