PM Modi’s idea is the theme of Perfect health Mela

Janjivan Bureau / New Delhi: MTNL Perfect Health Mela will be organized from October 4-8, 2017 at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium, jointly with the Health and Family Welfare Dept. NCT Delhi, MTNL, NDMC, and other central and Delhi state government departments. The Indian Medical Association will be the knowledge partner for the event.
The Perfect Health Mela is an annual event curated to spread mass health awareness using entertainment as a medium. The theme this year is “Digital Health” and will focus on ways to wellness, health awareness, roots of ancient Indian medicine, wellness through music, dancing and health, and saving the girl child, among other things.
Speaking about the Mela Dr K K Aggarwal, President HCFI & National President IMA said, “The theme for this year’s Perfect Health Mela is in alignment with PM Modi’s idea of a digital India. It will lay emphasis on ‘digital health’ which is an umbrella term covering the convergence of digital and genomic revolutions. Digital health encompasses using technology to empower people in tracking, managing, and improving their own health and that of their near and dear ones. This will in turn help them live better and more productive lives, and bring about improvements in the societal health at large.”
Started in 1993, the Perfect Health Mela caters to people from all age groups and all walks of life. It showcases activities across categories such as health education seminars, check-ups, entertainment programs, lifestyle exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and competitions. The Mela is attended by over 200 organizations each year including those from the state and central government, PSUs, and leading corporates.
Dr RN Tandon, Honorary Secretary General IMA, said, “The IMA wholeheartedly supports any initiative that lays emphasis on the betterment of society’s health and creates awareness on health issues. The Perfect Health Mela is one such event organized every year and the IMA is proud to be the knowledge partner for this event.”
Among the various events being organized this year are the Harmony & Ecofest National inter-school competitions, Youth Rock Band/Orchestra Festival, Divya Jyoti Medical Masti Youth Festival, All Pathy Conference, All Religious Conference, and Nukkad Natak. Free medical check-ups will be provided to all visitors.
Adding further, Mr A K Sareen, Deputy General Manager Marketing MTNL Corporate Office, said, “With India going the digital way, the theme for the Perfect Health Mela is only too apt. As with every year, this year too we are happy to be sponsoring this event, which will help people know and take advantage of various health care programmes.”