21 June 2026 | IIPR Hall, Koramangala, Bengaluru
The Department of Labour Migration, ISI Bengaluru, in collaboration with St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, successfully conducted a Medical Health Training Programme for migrant leaders on 21 June 2026 at IIPR Hall, Koramangala.
The resource persons provided practical training on personal hygiene, balanced nutrition, healthy food habits, disease prevention, emergency first aid, and the immediate care required during accidents and medical emergencies. Participants also learned how to identify the early signs and symptoms of common illnesses, provide basic first response, and guide migrants in accessing timely medical care.
The programme brought together 73 migrant leaders from different parts of Bengaluru. The training sessions were facilitated by Dr. Nancy, Dr. Kiran Kispotta, Dr. Madhu, Dr. Mamta, Dr. Reshma Kerketa, along with seven MBBS students (belonging to Chotanagpur tribal communities) from St. John’s Medical College.
The programme was highly interactive, encouraging participants to share their experiences and discuss the health challenges faced by migrant workers in Bengaluru. Through practical demonstrations and discussions, the migrant leaders gained valuable knowledge and confidence to promote health awareness within their communities.
With this training, the migrant leaders are now better equipped to support fellow migrants by providing basic health guidance, responding effectively during emergencies, and connecting those in need with appropriate healthcare services. The programme also strengthened the collaboration between the Department of Labour Migration, ISI Bengaluru, and St. John’s Medical College, reinforcing their shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of migrant workers in the city.
Samir Minj
Head, Department of Labour Migration