Sampark 4.0 – An Echs Outreach Initiative In Maharashtra

The fourth edition of ‘SAMPARK’, an ECHS (Navy) outreach initiative, part of the Indian Navy’s unwavering commitment to provide quality healthcare services to the Naval Veterans/ Veer Naris and their families, is being launched from 16 Dec 24, covering various locations in Maharashtra. This outreach is an integral part of the Chief of the Naval Staff’s (CNS) vision to ensure the well-being of veterans and their families, particularly those residing in remote and inaccessible regions. Sampark 4.0 will focus on establishing direct communication channels between the veterans and ECHS(Navy), promoting a sense of camaraderie and support within the veteran community.

Under ‘Sampark 4.0’, a team comprising of 01 Officer and 05 Sailors will embark on a 10 days journey across various regions of Maharashtra, and hold interactive and immersive sessions at each ECHS Polyclinics located in Thane, Nasik (Deolali), Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and Pune.

‘Sampark’ also aims to foster a deeper sense of trust among veterans and their families, ensuring that they feel heard, supported, and cared for. This outreach will also enhance awareness amongst the veterans and their families by educating them about various healthcare services, entitlements and procedures within ECHS, empowering them to access these benefits in a better manner.

This outreach initiative will serve as a platform for the Veterans to provide them with the opportunity to directly interact with ECHS(Navy) officials, who will offer guidance on healthcare services and assist them with any issues they face in accessing the medical facilities through ECHS. Veterans will also be able to register grievances related to healthcare services and ECHS(Navy) will actively work towards resolving these issues, ensuring that no veteran is left without the care they need.