On 11th Sept 2016, newly selected trainees for the Tribal Health Worker Program visited Amritapuri. They are the third batch of Health Workers to be selected under the Government aided program for the emancipation of the tribal populace of Attappady. The second batch who are presently undergoing training at Amrita Ayurveda Medical College Vallikavu also joined the newly selected trainees to receive the blessings of Amma.

Amma enquired about the Allopathy training provided to them at Swami Vivekananda Hospital, Agali and the Panchakarma training at Ayurveda Medical College Vallikavu.

After receiving darshan from Amma, the trainees were interviewed by Amrita TV. During the interview, the trainees expressed their willingness to serve the needy in the rural hamlets and contribute towards the welfare of indigenous people of the region. These regions are ailed with a host challenges including limited transportation, severe shortage of medical facilities for the children, pregnant and nursing women and the aged.

The trainees from Attappady, Iduki and Wayad were trained free of cost and offered stipend during their training period.

On 27th Sept 2016, the trainees alongside their parents attended the Amritavarsham 63, the 63rd birthday celebrations of Amma at Vallikavu.