Health Screening & Awareness Program for KSRTC Employees

Events Name

National Nutritional Week 2025-Health Screening & Awareness Program for KSRTC Employees.

Organizing Department/ Institution/ Committee/ Others

 Department of Community Medicine, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, in collaboration with AIMS NSS Unit and KSRTC Nagamangala Depot

Type of Event

Health Screening and Awareness Programme

Level of Event

Field

Collaboration/ Accreditation if any

AIMS NSS Unit and KSRTC Nagamangla Depot.

Date/s and Duration

04-09-2025

Venue

KSRTC Nagamangala Depot

Details of Delegates/ target audience

The program was attended by Dr. Krishnaveni (Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine), Mr. Mahesh (Manager, KSRTC Depot, Nagamangala), Dr. Kanchana N. Raj, Dr. Sujean J. N., postgraduates and interns from the Department of Community Medicine, Mr. Yathish, Mr. Nagaraj (MSW, Department of Community Medicine), drivers, conductors, and mechanics of the KSRTC Depot.

Total Number of Delegates/ audiences attended

 110

Objective/s of the events

The key objectives include: 

1. To promote awareness on the importance of balanced diet and adequate nutrition.

2. To screen employees for common lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

3. To provide practical guidance on healthy eating habits, anemia prevention, and lifestyle modification.

4. To encourage early detection and prevention of non-communicable diseases.

6. To motivate employees to adopt regular physical activity and healthier practices in daily life.

Brief report of the event (in about 200 words)

The Department of Community Medicine, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, in collaboration with the AIMS NSS Unit and KSRTC Nagamangala Depot, organized a health screening and awareness program on 4th September 2025 as part of the National Nutrition Week celebrations. The theme for this year was “Eat Right for a Better Life”.

A total of 100 KSRTC employees, including drivers, conductors, mechanics, and administrative staff, participated in the program. Health screening was carried out to detect hypertension, diabetes, and obesity through measurements of blood pressure, random blood sugar, height and weight (for BMI calculation). Several cases of hypertension, diabetes and overweight were identified during the screening.

Following the health check-up, a health education session was conducted by Dr. Krishnaveni Y. S. (Assistant Professor), Dr. Kanchana N. Raj, and Dr. Sujean J. N. The session emphasized the importance of balanced diet, anemia prevention, obesity management, and lifestyle modifications. Practical tips on healthy eating and physical activity were also provided.

Feedback Analysis (brief)

Feedback:

1. Employees appreciated the health screening and awareness sessions, stating that it helped them understand their health status better.

2. Many participants expressed interest in receiving more such health check-ups and nutrition-related guidance in the future.

3. KSRTC staff members acknowledged the importance of balanced diet, regular exercise, and lifestyle changes, and requested periodic follow-up programs.

4. The interactive health education session was well-received, with active participation from drivers, conductors, and mechanics.

Outcome

The program successfully created awareness among employees about the importance of healthy eating, regular exercise, and early detection of lifestyle diseases. Employees actively participated and showed interest in adopting healthier practices.