To commemorate the work done in the field of mental health by late Prof B S Chavan, NGO ‘Parivartan’ along with Mental Health Institute and Department of Psychiatry, GMCH-32, Chandigarh celebrated “Dr BS Chavan Memorial Rehabilitation Program” here today. Prof. A K Attri, Director Principal, GMCH-32, Chandigarh was the chief guest for the occasion.
The event commenced with a welcome speech by Dr Ajeet Sidana, HOD, Dept of Psychiatry, GMCH-32, Chandigarh. Dr Sidana informed the audience regarding the unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) model initiated by Dr Chavan and how Parivartan since then has been working with Dept of Psychiatry & MHI to offer unique services in the field of mental health.
Prof. Attri, spoke about the life and work of Dr. BS Chavan, former Director Principal of GMCH & highlighted how Dr Chavan was known nationally and internationally as a harbinger of initiating innovative services in the field of mental health.
During the event ‘Dr B S Chavan Memorial Award’ for the year 2025 was conferred to NGO ‘Mental Health Action Trust’ (MHAT) for doing commendable work in the field of rehabilitation and community psychiatry in India. Dr Manoj, Clinical Director and founding member, MHAT graced the occasion with his kind presence and also enlightened the audience with his talk on “Community Mental Health through NGOs”. Dr Shikha Tyagi, General Secretary, NGO ‘Parivartan’ gave vote of thanks and a total of 150 persons including persons with mental illness, their caregivers, mental health professionals attended the program.
