GMCH-32 invokes godliness to usher in cleanliness

Mohit Khanna

Cleanliness is next to godliness. What better reminder of this than the walls of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32, Chandigarh.

With human efforts failing to keep the place clean, it was the turn of the gods to step in and show divine prowess to ensure cleanliness and hygiene on the corners of the walls of GMCH, Sector -32.

As part of the efforts, pictures of saints from all religions have been affixed on the corners of all the blocks around the hospital.

Sources said the hospital authorities came up with the idea after their efforts to maintain cleanliness failed to bring about any positive results. Recently, the hospital got the walls around the corridor whitewashed and security guards were deployed to protect it.

But soon leftovers of food and stains of chewing tobacco dotted the corners of the wall, said an official on the condition of anonymity.

Finally, the hospital staff thought of placing pictures of deities and scriptures belonging to all religions. Luckily, things began to change.

Hospital employees said now not only is the place clean, but the relatives of patients also offer prayers there. Director, GMCH, Sector 32, Dr Janmeja Singh said the solution was thought of keeping in mind the psyche of the people.

Quipped another staff , “God drives this country.”

Doctors at the hospital said repeated requests to the patients and their kin to keep the place clean had fallen flat. “Now, you can see the place for yourself. Not only is it clean, but has also become a matter of faith,” they added.

According to the doctors, before installing the pictures of deities, the place was cleaned and whitewashed. Prayers were performed to maintain the sanctity of the place.