Raipur. Project Dhadak is a significant health initiative for children run by the Chhattisgarh government. Under this initiative, children aged 1 to 18 years with congenital heart diseases are identified and treated (and even operated upon) free of charge at specialized institutions like Sri Sathya Sai Hospital. A heartwarming and heartwarming news from Narayanpur, a remote and forested region of Chhattisgarh, proves that with strong will, healthcare can reach even the most vulnerable. 
Today, thanks to the combined efforts of the Narayanpur District Administration's unique initiative, "Project Dhadak," and the RBSK (National Child Health Program), three innocent children have been blessed with a new lease on life. These children, suffering from congenital heart disease, have found a new lease on life at Raipur's prestigious Sathya Sai Hospital, completely free of charge. Often, in inaccessible and tribal-dominated areas, lack of awareness or resources prevents timely identification of congenital heart disease in children.

Initial health check-ups for 6,224 children 
Given this serious challenge, the Narayanpur district administration launched "Project Dhadkan" on February 23, 2026. Its primary objective is to conduct health check-ups across the district, identify children with serious heart conditions, and provide them with timely treatment. RBSK teams conducted intensive field check-ups in schools and Anganwadi centers across the district. So far, 6,224 children have undergone initial health check-ups under the campaign.
Successful surgery for three children
: During the screening campaign, the team identified three children with serious heart problems. This timely identification proved to be a lifeline for these children. The RBSK team took immediate action to address the critical condition of these three girls: Parul Dugga, 1.5 years old, Naisha, 3 years old, and Anushka Mandavi, 5 years old. After preliminary check-ups and consultation, they were immediately referred to Sathya Sai Hospital, Raipur. Here, a team of expert doctors performed successful, completely free, heart surgeries on all three girls. After the surgery, all three girls are now completely healthy. Instead of tears, their parents' eyes are now filled with joy and satisfaction about their children's secure future.

The journey continues
According to the district health department, this campaign of 'Project Dhadak' has not stopped. The work of screening and regular check-ups of children is continuing so that in future also no child has to die due to lack of treatment. This success is an excellent example of excellent coordination between timely screening, accurate referral and sensitive administration.
Do not ignore the symptoms
The health department and the district administration have appealed to all the parents to get their children checked regularly. If children show symptoms like shortness of breath while playing or doing normal activities, getting tired very quickly, not gaining weight as per age or gaining less weight and falling sick frequently or having cold and cough, then immediately contact the nearest health centre.