Lucknow: In a major step towards enhancing the health and well-being of police personnel and their families, the Uttar Pradesh Police Family Welfare Association (VAMA Sarathi), led by IRS officer Meenakshi Singh, wife of UP DGP Rajeev Krishna, successfully organized a statewide wellness camp on Sunday.
Held in partnership with Dr Lal Path Labs, the initiative marked the first large-scale health screening of its kind in the state’s police force, covering 34 districts and benefiting 9,527 participants — including 5,326 men, 2,145 women, and 213 children.
First-of-its-Kind Wellness Initiative
The VAMA wellness camp offered a range of comprehensive diagnostic tests, health check-ups, and preventive care awareness, all at highly subsidised rates.
The effort was aimed at early detection of health issues, improving physical and mental well-being, and ultimately boosting the operational readiness of the police force.
District-Wise Participation
Major cities and districts across Uttar Pradesh saw strong participation. Some key figures include:
- Lucknow: 311 participants
- Jhansi: 332 participants
- Kheri: 225 participants
- Sultanpur: 175 participants
- Bulandshahr: 160 participants
- Meerut: 140 participants
Other participating districts included Agra, Prayagraj, Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Aligarh, Bareilly, and many more — representing a truly statewide mobilization.
Women in Leadership & Execution
The success of the event was driven by VAMA Sarathi’s Health and Wellness Committee, comprising spouses of senior police officials:
- Chetna Gupta
- Richa Chaudhary
- Dr Komal
- Akanksha Gupta
- Arunima
Charu Gaba, Secretary of VAMA Sarathi, oversaw execution at the district level alongside local chapter heads.
Key Outcomes
- Introduced world-class diagnostics to grassroots-level police personnel
- Promoted preventive health culture within the police force
- Strengthened community feeling among police families
- Enhanced awareness of mental and physical wellness
Leadership Speaks
VAMA Sarathi Chairperson Meenakshi Singh stated,
“This wellness initiative is not just about health check-ups. It is about caring for those who serve and protect society daily — a small step with a big impact.”
