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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Work on Jeypore economic corridor to start soon: CM Majhi
BHUBANESWAR/ JEYPORE: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced that construction of the six-lane Bhubaneswar-Berhampur-Jeypore economic corridor will be started soon. On the second day of his visit to Koraput district, Majhi also inaugurated the 650-bed hospital at Saheed Laxman Naik Medical College built at a cost of Rs 280 crore. Addressing a function on the occasion, the chief minister said the economic corridor will play a vital role in all-round development of Koraput district by boosting connectivity to different parts of the state. The expansion of the hospital of the medical college will be a boon for the people of the district and neighbouring region as they will no longer have to travel to other cities for availing quality treatment and health services. The new hospital will benefit the people of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada and also the neighbouring areas of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, he said. Announcing that all vacancies in medical and allied posts at the SLN MCH will be filled up soon, Majhi said a cancer hospital is also being built on an area of two acre adjacent to the hospital at a cost Rs 41.15 crore. Emphasising focus of his government to provide best of healthcare in every district, the CM said there are 12 government medical colleges in the state at present and four more are coming up in Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak and Nabarangpur districts. He also said the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) has greatly benefitted the people of the state with more than 3.46 crore covered under the scheme along with Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY). The government has already released Rs 900 crore in lieu of cashless treatment provided to the people in best of hospitals, he said. Under the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, 8,644 senior citizens aged above 70 have received free treatment worth Rs 35.60 crore. In Koraput district alone, over three lakh AB-PMJAY and GJAY cards have been distributed, with 9,006 people enrolled under the senior citizens' scheme, he added. The chief minister said four private hospitals in Koraput district are empanelled under the ABPMJAY-GJAY, enabling local access to cashless treatment. Health and Family Welfare minister Mukesh Mahaling was present among others.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Senior citizens seek pension hike, health coverage in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: Senior citizens called upon the government to fulfil their long-pending demands including enhancement of old-age pension and inclusion of people in the age group of 60 to 69 under cashless healthcare benefits. In a memorandum to the SSEPD department, the Federation of Senior Citizens Association of Odisha urged it to consider extending enhanced old age pension of Rs 3,000 to all poor and needy senior citizens below 80 years of age instead of restricting the benefit to select categories of 80 years and above people and those with over 80 per cent disabilities. They also called for cashless treatment facilities to senior citizens in the 60-69 age group under state's Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana as is being done for senior citizens over 70 years under Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana. They also raised the issue of state council meeting, construction of Baristha Nagarik Bhawans in all district and block headquarters and increasing food grain allocation under state food security scheme to BPL senior citizens. Though the state council for senior citizens was constituted in February last year to review policies concerning the elderly, no meeting has taken place so far. They have also requested formation of state commission for senior citizens considering the rising elderly population and their growing problems.
The Print
27-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Delhi CM launches senior citizens' welfare scheme on Kargil Vijay Diwas
'Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of the courage, restraint, and sense of duty displayed by our soldiers in protecting the sovereignty of the country,' she said, adding that their sacrifice continues to inspire the spirit of 'Nation First'. Addressing a gathering of senior citizens and local residents at a function organised by the Senior Citizens' Welfare Committee in Shalimar Bagh, the chief minister said the bravery shown by Indian soldiers in Kargil symbolises the highest ideals of patriotism and sacrifice. New Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday paid tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 conflict and announced a welfare scheme for senior citizens, Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, aimed at ensuring access to quality healthcare and dignity in old age. At the event, Gupta announced the launch of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, a new initiative by the Delhi government to support the health and well-being of elderly citizens, according to a statement. 'Our aim is to ensure that no senior citizen is left behind when it comes to healthcare access or support. Their experience and contribution to society must be recognised and respected,' she said. Gupta also took to social media to pay tribute to the Kargil martyrs, calling their sacrifice 'an immortal saga of valour and devotion to the motherland'. She described the victory as a moment of national pride that defended not just territory, but India's honour and resolve, the statement said. She also shared glimpses of her interaction with members of the Senior Citizens' Welfare Society, stating that the government would continue to work for their dignity, comfort and care, it added. The Kargil conflict, fought between India and Pakistan in 1999, ended with India recapturing key positions in the high-altitude Kargil region of Jammu and Kashmir. Since then, July 26 has been commemorated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to honour the courage of the Indian armed forces. PTI SHB HIG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Odisha is a shining star of India's rich heritage: PM Modi
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Odisha the shining star of rich cultural heritage of India during his visit to the state on Friday while addressing the gathering at the state-level function marking one year of the Mohan Charan Majhi-led state government. PM Modi said: 'Odisha is not merely a state, but a shining star of India's rich heritage. Odisha has enriched Indian civilization, our culture for hundreds of years. Today when the mantra of development and heritage has become the foundation of India's progress, the role of Odisha has grown even more significant.' The Prime Minister added that he politely declined the invitation of US President to visit America after the completion of the G7 summit in Canada, as he had already planned to visit the holy land of Lord Jagannath on Friday. Mentioning that Odisha too had been grappling with numerous challenges for decades, PM Modi noted that corruption and red-tapism were dominant, and the infrastructure across Odisha was in a dire condition under the previous regimes. He claimed that such challenges had become the unfortunate reality of Odisha, asserting that over the past year, their government has worked with full resolve to address these issues. Elaborating on the double benefits under the double-engine government, PM Modi said: 'People of the state were long deprived of many health schemes --- today they are availing benefits of Ayushman Bharat Yojana as well as Jan Aarogya Yojana. More than 23 lakh senior citizens above the age of 70 years are also drawing benefits under Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana.' PM Modi said that the nation has seen the Congress model for years, which offered nothing other than corruption, policy paralysis, the sprouting of middlemen but in BJP-ruled states, a new model of growth took shape, which is oriented towards public welfare. Citing examples of Assam and Tripura, he observed that in the past decade, several states witnessed stability, rapid progress, peace and progress following the formation of BJP governments for the first time. PM Modi further said that prior to 2014, tribal communities neither got development nor participation in governance. The country had more than 125 tribal areas, all affected by the Maoist violence but instead of finding a solution, previous governments only sought to discredit them by labelling them as 'Maoist-affected'. PM Modi vowed to defeat LWE and said that hopes and dreams of tribal population will be brought to fruition. Discussing the second major scheme, PM Janman Yojana, the Prime Minister stated that the inspiration for this scheme emerged from the land of Odisha. He acknowledged the guidance of the nation's first tribal woman President, and Odisha's daughter, Droupadi Murmu, in shaping this initiative. He also stated that the growth of 21st-century India will be powered by Eastern India. PM Modi said that this is the era of Purvoday. The Prime Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple development projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore covering critical sectors including drinking water, irrigation, agricultural infrastructure, health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, sections of national highways, and a new railway line. During the event here on Friday, the Prime Minister flagged off new train services extending rail connectivity to Boudh district for the first time. The Prime Minister also released the Odisha Vision Document for a Samruddha Odisha by 2036 (when Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic state) and 2047 (when India celebrates 100 years of Independence), the Vision will outline an ambitious and future-ready roadmap for inclusive growth.
Hans India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
It's an anniversary of good governance: PM Modi on 1 year completion of Odisha govt
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Mohan Charan Manjhi-led government and the people of Odisha on the completion of one year of BJP government in the state and explained how the new dispensation ushered in a new era of growth, unlike previous regimes which ignored the residents and focused only on enriching themselves. PM Modi, addressing the public gathering after a grand roadshow to mark first anniversary of the BJP government, said that the double-engine government was bringing double benefits to the coastal state and also elaborated on two key Central schemes - brought with the primary objective of improving the living standards of tribal population. 'June 20 is a very special day. Today, the first BJP government in Odisha has successfully completed one year. This anniversary is not just of the government; it is the anniversary of the establishment of good governance. This one year is dedicated to public service and public trust. This is a glorious year of honest efforts to live up to the trust of crores of voters of Odisha,' PM Modi said. PM Modi also spoke about his Canada visit for G-7 Summit and said that he chose Odisha over America. 'When I was in Canada, I received a call from President Trump. He invited for dinner while returning home. I declined his invite and told him that it was important for me to visit the sacred land of Odisha and pay obeisance to Lord Jagannath,' PM Modi told the crowd, eliciting loud cheers. Elaborating on the double benefits under the double-engine government, PM Modi said: 'People of the state were long deprived of many health schemes --- today they are availing benefits of Ayushman Bharat Yojana as well as Jan Aarogya Yojana. More than 23 lakh senior citizens above the age of 70 years, they are also drawing benefits under Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana.' PM Modi said that the nation has seen the Congress model for years, which offered nothing other than corruption, policy paralysis, the sprouting of middlemen but in BJP-ruled states, a new model of growth took shape, which is oriented towards public welfare. He also cited the model of Assam and Tripura, elucidating how the two states suffered during previous regimes but their fate and growth prospects changed after the BJP came to power there. PM Modi further said that prior to 2014, tribal communities neither got development nor participation in governance. The country had more than 125 tribal areas, all affected by the Maoist violence but instead of finding a solution, previous governments only sought to discredit them by labelling them as 'Maoist-affected'. PM Modi vowed to defeat LWE and said that hopes and dreams of tribal population will be brought to fruition. 'Two national schemes have been launched to bring all-round development of the backward as well as the tribal population and they will immensely benefit the residents here,' PM Modi remarked.
