BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College

We are delighted to announce that Aditya Arun Mokal and Nidhi Ajay Lokhande, students of B. K. L. Walawalkar Rural Medical College & Hospital, Maharashtra, have been selected for the prestigious MSAI–SCOPE Exchange Program 2026–27.

This remarkable accomplishment reflects their dedication, academic excellence, and commitment to learning beyond borders. The institution takes immense pride in their success and wishes them an enriching global experience ahead.

Dr. Manisha Waghmare from Chiplun, Maharashtra, and Meera Velankar from Bengaluru traveled on a tandem cycle across India, starting from Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh, through Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, ending at Koteshwar Temple, Gujarat.

No male, female, or mixed pair had previously completed this route on a tandem cycle in India or Asia.

We are proud to highlight ‘Stan Swasthya’, a pioneering breast cancer awareness app developed by our faculty member, Dr. Rachhanaa Pawaskar under the guidance of Dr. Gajanan Velhal. This app embodies a commitment to public health education and leverages technology to make vital healthcare information accessible to all.

‘Stan Swasthya’ is a user-friendly, multi-lingual application designed to empower women with knowledge about breast health. The app serves as a comprehensive digital toolkit, featuring:

‘Stan Swasthya’ is available for free download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We encourage everyone to download this essential health resource and share it with their friends and family. Scan the QR code below to download the app directly to your phone.

Together, let’s promote awareness and early detection for a healthier future.