It is universally acclaimed that no human being can survive and prosper unless one takes recourse to hygiene and nutrition in daily routine for a healthy life. The non-hygienic conditions prevailing in the backward slum clusters of our society are the root causes of deteriorating health. There are a number of factors that have to be reckoned with, including nutrition and sanitation. RAWAT was deeply concerned and had taken vigorous steps to curb them. Drainage system was improved in slums and backward colonies within the four walls of our territory and the adjoining areas in Delhi. Cleaning and sweeping of lanes was emphasized, the drinking water had to be kept covered so that mosquitoes do not breed.Delhi faces acute shortage of water and it had to be saved. It was advised to use and store water that was normally consumed every day and do not waste it. It was also advised to adopt rain-water harvesting.
Medical camps were organized almost every month for health check-up. Besides, Blood Donation and Eye Check-up camps were also organized. Medicines were distributed free of cost and first-aid facilities were also provided. Due and special attention was focused on women, widows and girls by the female counselors and lady doctors. Pregnant women were advised of the precautions and preventive measures they should take and adhere to the advice of the lady doctor, which was in their long lasting interests. Such cases requiring special attention and diagnosis were referred to the nearest hospitals.