Governor inaugurates 23rd Dhanvantari Seva Yatra 2026; lauds spirit of voluntary healthcare service
Governor appeals to the youth to embrace service, sensitivity, and social responsibility as core values of life
Guwahati,Rongili Barta: Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, inaugurated the 23rd Dhanvantari Seva Yatra 2026 and commended the initiative of the organizer as a unique example of India’s age-old tradition of service, compassion, and public welfare at a function held in Sewa Bharti Boys Hostel, Maligaon.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Shri Acharya said that India’s civilisational ethos has always placed lokmangal- the welfare of all, the centre of humanitarian services. He said that ideals such as “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” continue to guide initiatives like the Dhanvantari Seva Yatra, where service is viewed not as charity, but as a sacred duty rooted in Indian culture.
The Governor described the Yatra as a living confluence of compassion, science, and culture, integrating modern medical practice with India’s holistic and ethical medical traditions. He also highlighted the role of voluntary organisations like Seva Bharati in strengthening healthcare outreach, especially in remote and underserved regions, while promoting preventive healthcare awareness on issues such as lifestyle diseases, cancer, anemia, and diabetes.
Hailing the commitment of doctors, paramedical staff, and volunteers, the Governor appealed to the youth to embrace service, sensitivity, and social responsibility as core values of life. He expressed hope that the campaign would continue to expand its reach and bring quality healthcare to the last person in society.
Jointly organised by Seva Bharati (Purvanchal) and the National Medicos Organisation (NMO) the Dhanvantari Seva Yatra has been continuously serving the people of the North Eastern region since 2005. Over the past two decades, the initiative has mobilised more than 1,800 doctors and 1,300 medical students from India and abroad, organising over 2,190 free medical camps across nearly 6,000 villages, benefitting more than four lakh patients, especially women and children.
Each year, the week-long yatra conducts large-scale, simultaneous medical camps across all seven North Eastern states, providing free consultation, screening, treatment, and medicines through the voluntary service of doctors and medical students.
The inaugural programme was attended by Sports and Youth Welfare Minister, Govt.of Assam Nandita Garlosa; Akhil Bharatiya Seva Pramukh (RSS) Parag Abhyankar; President of the National Medicos Organisation Dr. C.B. Tripathi; Social worker Maj. Gen. Ramesh Agrawal; Chairman of the Organising Committee Anupam Deka; office bearers of Seva Bharati, and other distinguished dignitaries.