Free women’s health camp on March 8
Dehradun: To mark the International Women’s Day on March 8, the Dehradun district administration is going to organise free women’s health camp at Doon Women’s Hospital, said Dehradun district magistrate Ravinath Raman on Tuesday. Raman presided over a meeting held with the health officers and directed them to ensure that free women’s health camp would be organised between 11 am and 1 pm at Doon Women’s Hospital. During the camp, test will be conducted to diagnose iron deficiency, Pneumonia and other disorders. Those women participating in health check camp will be given medicines free of cost. A rally meant to raise awareness on ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ ‘Deceasing Sex Ratio’ and ‘Female Feticide’ will be carried out from Doon Women’s Hospital to Gandhi Park. Several programmes, including cultural ones, will be held to mark International Women’s Day, it is learnt.
Seminar on gemstone identification held
Dehradun: A Seminar on “ KNOW YOUR GEMSTONES” by GIA instructors was held at DIT University for the members of the Sarrafa Mandal of Dehradun. The objective of the Seminar was to propagate knowledge of Gemstone Identification and Grading with reference to Current Advancements in Gemstone Manufacturing and Processing. This will help the trade-members connect with potential consumers from a position of knowledge and secure Consumer Confidence in Gems and Jewellery.