Snehahastham

‘Snehahastham’ Medical Camp for Tribal Communities in Association with the Indian Medical Association (IMA)

In a bid to improve healthcare access for tribal communities residing in forests, the SFDA launched a statewide medical camp titled the ‘SnehaHastham’ program on January 31^st, 2024. This initiative aims to provide high-quality medical care to residents of 100 tribal settlements across the state. Inaugurated by the Forest Minister, Shri.A.K. Sasendran, the program will run throughout 2024. In the first phase of the Snehahastam project, medical camps will be conducted in 30 tribal villages across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. These camps will feature expert medical professionals from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) who will provide diagnoses and dispense medications. Additionally, awareness programs on sanitation, hygiene, and preventive measures will be conducted. It will offer regular medical checkups and health awareness campaigns to tribal families. Through this program, the Forest Department through SFDA is collaborating with the ST Development Department and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to bring in super-specialty doctors for these camps, ensuring top-notch medical care.This program complements existing government schemes that support the livelihoods of forest-dwelling tribal communities.

This project aims to improve the quality of healthcare in Kerala’s forested villages by providing essential medicines and regular access to treatment facilities. It has the potential to transform the lives and health of forest-dwelling tribal communities in the state. By providing better health services, the project can identify diseases within these communities, enabling effective treatment and ultimately improving their overall health status. The regular interaction with medical professionals fostered by Snehahastam fosters trust and cooperation between tribal communities and government agencies, paving the way for further development.By focusing on healthcare, the Forest Department takes a holistic approach to improving the well-being of the forest-dependent tribal communities.‘SnehaHastham’ Medical Camps, is not merely a medical intervention; it is a bridge of compassion. It is a bridge that spans the physical distances, the cultural barriers, and the disparities in access to healthcare

List of Tribal Settlements Selected for Conducting Medical Camp in the First Phase

SL NO	Tribal Settlement	District	Forest Divisions	Tribal Community
1	Pandi	Kasargod	Kasargod	Marratti, Mavilan
2	Ottamala	Kasargod	Kasargod	Maratti
3	Aralam	Kannur	Kannur	Paniyar, Kurichiar
4	Muthanga	Wayanad	Wayanad WL	Katunaikkar, Paniya, Urali
5	Kajakadi	Wayanad	North Wayanad	Katunaikkar
6	Madhyapadi	Wayanad	North Wayanad	Katunaikkar
7	Vattachira	Kozhikode	Kozhikode	Paniya
8	Punchakolli	Malappuram	Nilambur North	Kaatunaikar, Cholanaikar, Paniyar
9	Paatakarimbu	Malappuram	Nilambur South	Pathinaykar, Cholanaykar, Paniyar
10	Thudukki, Galazi	Palakkad	Silent Valley	Kurumbar
11	Aanavai	Palakkad	Silent Valley	Kurumbar
12	Kadavu Colony	Palakkad	Parambikulam	Kadar
13	Sungam Colony	Palakkad	Parambikulam	Malassar
14	Maniyankinar	Thrissur	Peechi	Malayar
15	Vettilapara	Thrissur	Chalakudy	Different communities
16	Thalachipara	Ernakulaum	Malayttoor	Muduvan
17	Kurathikudy	Idukki	Munnar	Muduvan
18	Pinavoorkudi	Idukki	Munnar	Muduvan, Urali, Malaulladar
19	Edamalakudi	Idukki	Munnar	Muduvan
20	Vanchivayal	Idukki	Periyar East	Urali
21	Chippankuzhi-Moozhiyar	Pathanamthitta	Ranni	__
22	Moozhiyar	Pathanamthitta	Ranni	Malampandaram
23	Moozhikkal	Pathanamthitta	Periyar West	Mala araya,Malampandaram
24	Kottavasal	Kollam	Thenmala	Malampandaram
25	Achenkovil	Kollam	Achencovil	Malampandaram, Kanikkar
26	Mancode	Trivandrum	ABP WL	Kani
27	Njaraneeli	Trivandrum	Trivandrum	Kani
28	Podiyakkala	Trivandrum	ABP WL	Kani
29	Chathancode	Trivandrum	ABP WL	Kani
30	Narakathinkala	Trivandrum	Trivandrum	Kani