Udaipur, Dr. Alpana Bohra was honored for her efforts to promote health awareness through acupressure techniques and educate people from different sections of society about the use of acupressure for common health concerns.
At the Nari Shakti Samman Samaroh held in Udaipur on Sept. 15, Bollywood actress Mandakini, known for her role in the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, presented the honor to Bohra in recognition of her social service and health-awareness initiatives.
Bohra has been working for several years to promote awareness of acupressure techniques among various sections of society. She has organised free acupressure camps and awareness programmes for social groups, women, senior citizens, students and others.
During these camps, participants are introduced to acupressure points and basic techniques associated with common health concerns such as headaches, migraine, gas, acidity, constipation, joint pain and stress. The programmes aim to increase public awareness of simple acupressure techniques and encourage people to be more conscious of their health.
Bohra holds a doctorate in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems and is a former senior vice president of Rolta India Ltd., Mumbai. She is also active as an acupressure therapist and social worker and serves as president of the Women's Cell of the Consumer Protection Organisation in Udaipur district.
The recognition by Mandakini marked an acknowledgment of Bohra's continued social service and efforts to take acupressure awareness programmes to different sections of society.
After receiving the honor, Bohra reiterated her commitment to reaching more people through free health-awareness and acupressure camps in the future.