Nagpur, 8–9 October 2026: The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Nagpur City Branch (ISANCB), in collaboration with the Department of Anaesthesiology, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College (IGGMC), Nagpur, under the banner of the Society of Anaesthesiologists Maharashtra State (SAMS), conducted a Mega Compression-Only Life Support (COLS) training camp along with the Pancharakshak Campaign, an initiative of the National ISA.

The two-day training camp was organized at Seva Sadan Shikshan Sanstha and Science Exhibition, Sitabuldi, Nagpur. Approximately 1,500 students, teachers, and office bearers of Seva Sadan visited the training booth and learned essential Compression-Only Life Support skills through hands-on practice on mannequins.

The training sessions were conducted by anaesthesiologists from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in two shifts each day. Alongside COLS training, participants were introduced to the five life-saving skills of the Pancharakshak technique.

Dr. V. C. Shelgaonkar, Professor and Head, Department of Anaesthesiology, IGGMC, demonstrated the Pancharakshak skills. Dr. Shital Dalal, Associate Professor, IGGMC, and Honorary Secretary, SAMS, actively demonstrated COLS techniques in the regional language, making the training accessible and easy to understand for participants.

The activity was conducted through the collaborative efforts of a dedicated team of anaesthesiologists and medical professionals, including Dr. Deepak Madankar, President, ISANCB 2026–27; Dr. Saurabh Barde, President-Elect, SAMS 2026–27; Dr. Sachin Makade, President, ISANCB 2025–26; Dr. Leena Ingale Gedam, Associate Professor, IGGMC, and Honorary Secretary, ISANCB 2026–27; Dr. Priyal Ramteke, Assistant Professor, IGGMC; Dr. Nilay Mangrulkar, Assistant Professor, IGGMC; Dr. Rajat Shirpurkar, Assistant Professor, IGGMC; Dr. Akshay Muley, Senior Resident; and Dr. Sneha, Dr. Shravya, Dr. Payal, Dr. Jasmine, Dr. Prashant, Dr. Sameer, Dr. Mrunal, Dr. Niketan, Dr. Tushaar, Miss Harshada, Nabila, and Yashasvi. The entire team worked together to make this public awareness initiative successful.

Mrs. Kanchanji Nitin Gadkari visited the training booth, patiently listened to the explanation of the five life-saving skills under the Pancharakshak Campaign, and showed keen interest in the initiative. She appreciated the public awareness programme undertaken jointly by IGGMC, SAMS, and ISA Nagpur City Branch.

First-aid booklets were distributed to guests, and the COLS Jeevansanjeevani video was displayed for the audience. Both initiatives were well appreciated by visitors.