Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Nov 18: Ranbir Singh Pathania, MLA Udhampur East, today inaugurated a comprehensive medical camp at Tikri, which was organised by Narayana Super Speciality Hospital.
The camp, which offered free consultations and diagnostic services in specialties including gynaecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics, attracted a large number of patients seeking medical assistance. Many also received free medicines, reinforcing the commitment to affordable and accessible healthcare for all.
During the inauguration, Pathania spoke at length about the significant strides made by the Narendra Modi-led Government in the healthcare sector, highlighting the Government’s various initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery across India. He emphasized that the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme, the world’s largest health insurance program, has already provided financial protection to millions of families.
“In addition to ensuring financial protection, the Modi Government’s focus has also been on improving healthcare infrastructure. “Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), over 2.5 crore hospital admissions have already been covered, and the Government continues to strengthen the healthcare system with the establishment of new medical colleges, hospitals, and health centers, particularly in rural areas,” he said, adding that the focus is not just on treating illnesses but also on preventing them through initiatives like the National Health Mission.
Pathania reiterated his commitment to transforming Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in his constituency into Model Health Centres, which will provide round-the-clock services, focusing on both curative and preventive care.
The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including, Madhavan, Director of Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Specialty Hospital; Raniyal, retired Air Marshal and Medical Superintendent of Narayana; Dr Yash Pal, Director of the newly established medical college EMO; Juhi Manhas Pathania, Vice Chairperson of the District Development Council; local Sarpanchs and Panchs; as well as numerous prominent citizens of the region.
In addition to the medical camp, Pathania also inaugurated a Panchayat Ghar and a Gymnasium at Panchayat Roun 1. He also launched two crucial road projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in the region: the Dhar Road to Goushala road under the district plan (with a cost of Rs 24 lakh) and the National Highway to Moh Maya Mandir road (with a tender cost of Rs 60 lakh).
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