The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, held the inaugural ceremony of a 3-day Swachhta Students’ Camp from March 26 to 28 at Jubilee Hall. The event, part of the Special Manthan on Kayakalp guidelines, featured Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director of RIMS, as the Chief Guest. Prof. N. Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent of RIMS, presided over the function, which was also attended by Prof. Y. Govindaraj Singh, Nodal Officer, SAP/Kayakalp, as Guest of Honour. In his address, Prof. Sharma underscored the importance of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control in healthcare, urging students to become change agents in society by adopting responsible practices, including avoiding plastic bags and promoting cleanliness at home and in the community.
The camp incorporated activities focused on yoga, meditation, and discussions like “Small Choices, Big Impact,” which explored the environmental impact of plastic consumption. Participants also learned proper hand hygiene techniques from Mutum Monica Chanu, Inspection Control Expert/Nursing Officer. Dr. Mohd. Habibullah Khan, Programme Officer from the Government of Manipur, spoke on effective waste disposal methods. Approximately 250 students from 10 schools attended, with the goal of fostering a commitment to maintaining clean and safe healthcare environments that meet national quality standards.
Additionally, RIMS celebrated the opening of its New Guest House, also inaugurated by Prof. Sharma. This facility addresses the need for on-campus accommodation, featuring four air-conditioned rooms and a further capacity of 14-15 rooms for staff, visitors, and conference invitees. Plans include expanding the guest house and enhancing campus infrastructure through landscaping, pond development, and improved access roads. The event saw participation from various key institute members, including the Dean, Heads of Departments, and faculty, concluding with gratitude expressed to all participants and stakeholders for their role in realizing these initiatives aimed at furthering the development of RIMS, Imphal.
