Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Rural Visit Helps Medical Students Understand Village Healthcare Challenges
Forty-seven medical students visited a village to learn what rural life is like.
The visit was organized by Sri Aurobindo Medical University with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
The students saw how villagers live, work and celebrate their culture.
They stayed at a rural homestay and rode bullock carts.
They also watched a bhajan performance and joined traditional activities.
The group trekked through nearby hills and visited Jahaz Mahal in Mandu.
Their teachers said this experience would help them understand patients better.
This may help future doctors provide care that respects village traditions and lifestyles.
Sri Aurobindo Medical University arranged a one-day rural educational visit for 47 MBBS students.
The visit took place in Gyanpura village in Dhar district under the concept of knowledge tourism.
Students learned about rural lifestyles, culture, livelihoods and social environments beyond the classroom.
Activities included a rural homestay, bullock-cart rides, a bhajan performance, farm-to-plate experiences and tribal dance.
University registrar Dr Anand Mishra said rural exposure could help future doctors provide culturally sensitive healthcare.
- Who
- Sri Aurobindo Medical University, the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, Dr Anand Mishra and 47 MBBS students.
- What
- A one-day rural educational visit introduced medical students to village life, culture, livelihoods and healthcare challenges.
- When
- During a one-day educational visit; no specific date was stated.
- Where
- Gyanpura village in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, with a visit to Jahaz Mahal in Mandu.
- Why
- To help future doctors understand rural communities and provide healthcare while considering patients’ social and cultural backgrounds.
- Participants
- 47 MBBS students
- Organizer
- Sri Aurobindo Medical University, in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board
- Village visited
- Gyanpura village
- District
- Dhar district
- Educational concept
- Knowledge tourism
- Activities
- Rural homestay, bullock-cart rides, bhajan performance, farm-to-plate experience, trekking and tribal dance
- Historical site
- Jahaz Mahal in Mandu