Chandigarh, May 6 -- The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) celebrated the first anniversary of its community outreach initiative, Project Sarathi, by felicitating National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and institutions for their exemplary service in patient assistance and crowd management.

Launched in May 2024, Project Sarathi is a healthcare and community service initiative aimed at improving patient experience by deploying student volunteers to assist in managing daily crowds, guiding patients within the hospital, and easing OPD operations.

The event to mark the milestone was graced by UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria who commended the efforts of the youth and the institution in integrating commu...