Beginning of the Trust:
A WhatsApp group for community doctors was created in 2022. 2
This group served as a platform for sharing and discussing medical, health, and community-based activities. 3
The group assisted in treating cases and referring patients to higher centers. 4
Activities undertaken by the Trust:
Conducted a health camp in collaboration with the Maharshi Valmiki Gazetted Officers Association and Doctors Association. 5555
Felicitated Valmiki doctors who achieved higher posts. 6
Provided financial aid and distributed books to medical students pursuing MBBS. 7
Participated in a strike at Freedom Park to demand a 7% increase (in reservation) in support of Swamyji. 8888
Organized cancer awareness and support programs for the community. 9
The Trust was registered in November 2023. 10
An article was written for the K.N. Rajanna Sir Abhinandana Grantha. 11
Future Plans of the Trust:
Organize health, educational, and welfare programs for the community on a priority basis. 12
Support and promote medical education (MBBS/MD/MS) and other paramedical courses for ST students. 13
Conduct health camps across the state, especially in areas with high ST populations, in association with the Maharshi Valmiki Gazetted Officers Association. 14
Offer free coaching to aspiring medical students for entrance exams. 15
Provide free or subsidized treatment for poor community members in hospitals. 16
Establish Rehabilitation Centers, Counseling Centers, and Help Line Centers for women, children, the elderly, and needy persons. 17
Support doctors and other paramedical staff through the association. 18
Launch a website and other social media platforms to provide information on health and community-related events, schemes, and issues. 19
Support other community activities of various Nayaka Sabhas/Associations/Mutt. 20
Promote, encourage, and facilitate research programs and trainings in public health, education, and empowerment. 21
Provide scholarships to needy ST students. 22
Establish a hostel for ST students and working women of the ST community in Bangalore. 23
Start institutions for Paramedical and Allied sciences with 50% of seats reserved for community members. 24
Requests/Demands from the Trust:
Establishment of a Tribal University in Karnataka. 25
Selection of community persons for higher posts such as Registrars, Vice-Chancellors, Directors, Medical Superintendents, and Principals to benefit and support community officers and strengthen educational support for students. 26
Filling of backlog vacancies in Medical Colleges, Hospitals, and other institutions. 27
Provision of a CA site from the Government for the Trust/Association. 28