The United Doctors’ Front (UDF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Leaders Dialogue 2026 – Young Professionals Roundtable on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day at the Government Medical College, Amritsar. The discussion, themed ‘Fit Bharat – Hit Bharat’, brought together doctors, medical students, healthcare professionals and managers to discuss healthcare challenges and youth participation in nation-building.Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria attended the event as the chief guest, while Arjuna Award winner, Olympic and Hockey World Cup winner Brigadier Harcharan Singh was the chief guest. The roundtable was chaired by Dr. Lakshya Mittal, President, United Doctors Front and chaired by Dr. Simar S. Kullar, Coordinator, UDF Punjab. Faculty of Government Medical College, Amritsar and Gursevak S. Additional Inspector General (Intelligence) Punjab Brar (PPS) was also present at the meeting.During the discussion, participants highlighted concerns about the working conditions of physicians, particularly residents, noting that long hours and continuous shifts have a negative impact on mental health and overall well-being. Speakers noted that strengthening health care requires adequate support and recognition from medical professionals.The group also discussed the importance of nutrition, fitness and work-life balance. Participants encouraged healthcare professionals and young people to incorporate regular physical activity into their daily lives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining physical and mental health despite demanding work schedules.Addressing the gathering, Dr Lakshya Mittal said, “On Doctors’ Day, we should not only pay tribute to doctors but also focus on the real problems they face every day. Long working hours and mental stress affect many doctors, which directly affects the provision of quality care to patients, which requires practical solutions. If we want to provide good healthcare to people, we must take care of those who care must be supported by healthier people.”“He further added, “At the same time, fitness, good nutrition and participation in sports should be part of everyone’s lifestyle. No matter how busy life is, we must take some time for ourselves because a healthy nation can only be built by healthy individuals.”During the event, the United Physicians’ Front launched two public information campaigns. The first is the Drug Free Bharat Campaign, which raises awareness about drug abuse and highlights the National Addiction Helpline (14446). The second campaign, titled “Gift of Life,” encourages organ donation through the National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organization (NOTTO).Medical students and young doctors who participated in the dialogue received certificates at the end of the program.
