The fourth edition of ‘ SAMPARK ’, an ECHS (Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) outreach initiative to provide quality healthcare services to the Naval Veterans, Veer Naris and their families, is being launched from December 16 across Maharashtra. This outreach is an integral part of the Chief of the Naval Staff's (CNS) vision to ensure the well-being of veterans and their families, particularly those residing in remote and inaccessible regions. Sampark 4.0 will focus on establishing direct communication channels between the veterans and ECHS (Navy) , promoting a sense of camaraderie and support within the veteran community.

Under ‘Sampark 4.0’, a team comprising an officer and five sailors will embark on a 10-day journey across various regions of Maharashtra, and hold interactive and immersive sessions at each ECHS Polyclinics located in Thane, Nasik (Deolali), Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and Pune.