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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Dhami govt marks 4 Years with healthcare push: Hospitals begin operations in Pithoragarh & Rudrapur; two new medical colleges in pipeline
NEW DELHI: As the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led government marks four years in office, Uttarakhand is poised to receive two new government medical colleges, in Pithoragarh and Rudrapur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ahead of the launch, hospital operations have already begun at both sites, setting the groundwork for future academic and healthcare services. Since taking office on July 4, 2021, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has focused heavily on strengthening the state's medical infrastructure. During his tenure, two government medical colleges have already been made operational, Almora Medical College in 2021 and Haridwar Medical College in 2024. These institutions have added 200 MBBS seats, raising the total number of first-year medical seats in the state to 625. Prior to these additions, government medical colleges were already functioning in Srinagar, Dehradun, and Haldwani. The government now aims to expedite the construction of the upcoming colleges in Pithoragarh and Rudrapur. According to Dr. Ashutosh Sayana, director of medical education, hospitals at both locations are already operational, and work is underway to ensure adequate staffing and infrastructure to support the upcoming medical colleges. Progress on AIIMS Satellite and Cancer Hospital In a major boost to tertiary healthcare, an AIIMS satellite center in Kichha was also approved during Dhami's tenure and work on it is progressing rapidly. The state has also launched its first air ambulance service through AIIMS Rishikesh, catering to emergency medical needs. Additionally, a 300-bed cancer hospital in Harrawala, Dehradun, has been completed. Ayushman Scheme a Lifeline for Patients The Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana has emerged as a crucial support system for underprivileged families. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Under the scheme, eligible cardholders receive free treatment up to ₹5 lakh per year for critical illnesses like heart disease, kidney disorders, cancer, and diabetes. So far, around 60 lakh Ayushman cards have been issued in the state. Beneficiaries can avail of treatment in over 30,000 reputed government and private hospitals across India. Highlighting the government's commitment, chief minister Dhami said, 'In hilly areas, people had to travel to big cities even for minor ailments. Our aim is to create a strong healthcare network at the district and tehsil levels. New medical colleges will ensure better treatment for people and open new career opportunities for youth in the medical field.' With a clear focus on decentralizing healthcare and expanding medical education, the Dhami government is making notable strides in transforming Uttarakhand's health landscape.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Indian forces acted like skilled surgeons during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Indian armed forces operated with the precision of skilled surgeons during Operation Sindoor , targeting the roots of terrorism across the border with accuracy and discipline. Addressing an event on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of KN Memorial Hospital , Singh said, "Our forces acted just like expert doctors or surgeons. A surgeon uses his instruments precisely where the disease lies, and the Indian forces have done the same striking at the root of terrorism with unmatched precision." This was Singh's first public appearance since the May 7 Indian military operation that struck several terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Misture 1 gota disso no copo e teste Saúde Melhor Idade Veja agora Undo Drawing a comparison between the work of soldiers and doctors, Singh said both serve the nation in vital ways, protecting health, and safeguarding national security. "Both undergo rigorous training, operate under intense pressure, and must take swift, critical decisions during emergencies. This similarity was seen during Operation Sindoor, just as the commitment of doctors was witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic," he added. Live Events Referring to Pakistan's response, Singh remarked, "As is its habit, Pakistan did not accept defeat easily and attempted retaliatory attacks on Indian soil. They targeted civilians and even places of worship, temples, gurdwaras, and churches. But our forces gave a fitting reply." He emphasised that during India's counter-strikes, utmost care was taken to ensure only terrorist hideouts were hit, and no harm came to civilian areas. "Our soldiers made sure that while punishing the perpetrators, innocent lives were not affected," he said. Singh said that when he accepted the invitation for the event last month, he wasn't sure if he could attend due to the developing situation. "But with Operation Sindoor concluded successfully, I am here to express my gratitude and admiration both for our armed forces and for the spirit of the people." He added, "You (Doctors) treat patients, but we in the defence ministry, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, treat the disease of terrorism beyond our borders. And the success of Operation Sindoor is proof of that resolve." Singh also raised his concern on lifestyle diseases, saying today India is being called the "diabetes capital." "More than 10 crore people in India are suffering from diabetes and 14 crore people are on the verge of diabetes. We need to understand the need to control our lifestyle. There are many diseases which we can fight by adopting a balanced lifestyle. Doctors can do this work," he said. He said to make India a developed nation by 2047 everyone must adopt a good lifestyle. He said the Centre's Ayushman Scheme has benefitted over 80 crore with an expenditure of Rs 1.25 lakh crore gone into it. "Due to the scheme, the expenditure incurred by people on their treatment from their pockets has come down from 62 per cent to 38 per cent today. Before 2014, there were only 387 medical colleges in the country, which increased to 780 in 2024," he said. Singh also lauded the Yogi Adityanath government, stating that it has done tremendous work after 2107 to strengthen health services in the state. "Today I am happy to inform you that not only in Purvanchal (East), but in entire Uttar Pradesh, the number of children dying from Japanese encephalitis has now become negligible," he said.
