Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 13: The second CGHS Wellness Centre was opened at Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, today.
With the inauguration of the centre, attended by members of the Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association (CGPWA) Jammu, the long-standing struggle of Central Government pensioners for better healthcare access got addressed.
Housed in a private building in Sector 4 of Trikuta Nagar, the Centre, led by Dr Shivali Sharma, aimed to alleviate the inconvenience faced by pensioners, who previously had to endure long waits at the sole CGHS Wellness Centre at Exhibition Ground.
The establishment of this Centre followed the merger of the Postal Department Dispensaries with CGHS in 2013, a move that initially promised improved services but left Jammu without a functional Wellness Centre.
Thanks to persistent efforts by CGPWA, Jammu, and the intervention of Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, the Centre has finally become operational.
Expressing his delight, CGPWA President Kuldeep Khoda commended Dr Shivali Sharma and her team for swiftly making the Centre operational, underscoring its critical role in meeting the healthcare needs of central pensioners and serving employees.
The journey towards this milestone, recounted by General Secretary KB Jandial, reflects years of advocacy and perseverance, culminating in the realization of a much-needed healthcare resource for the community.
Acknowledgments were extended to Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, Secretary Pension V Srinivas, Director Pension Dr Pramodh Kumar, and other officials for their unwavering support in establishing the Centre.
Former General Secretary SS Wazir, JK Vaid, Upender Pachnanda, and Dr Kuljeet Kaur also shared their perspectives, emphasizing the importance of this development for the welfare of pensioners.
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