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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Won't demolish slums, dwellers are city's lifeline: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi: Describing slum dwellers as service providers and the lifeline of Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday assured that no slum colonies in the city will be demolished without rehabilitation. She also announced that Rs 700 crore has been allocated for carrying out development works like toilets and washrooms for women in slums. In a special conversation hosted by actor Anupam Kher at the '100 Din Sewa Ke' event organised at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to mark 100 days of the BJP government, CM Gupta sympathised with slum dwellers in the city, saying, 'None of the previous governments really cared for them. They have been living in slums for decades.' Dismissing rumours spread by the opposition regarding slum demolitions, she said, 'Unless every slum dweller receives a permanent home, they will continue to live in their current shelter — but with improved facilities and dignity.' Criticising the previous AAP government and its false promises, CM Gupta said, 'While they sat in Sheeshmahal, we have rebuilt Delhi with honesty.' She also highlighted how the PM-JAY health insurance scheme was approved in the very first Cabinet meeting. On the health front, the CM said, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has also been implemented across hospitals, where Jan Aushadhi Kendras are being set up. Further, advanced healthcare units such as LMU, NAT testing, and a medical genetics ward have been established at Lok Nayak Hospital, ensuring high-quality care. Talking about achievements in the education sector, she said, 'While previous governments only focused on publicity, we approved the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation & Regulation of Fees) Bill 2025 to end the arbitrariness of private schools.' The CM also hit out at the previous AAP government for leaving behind mountains of waste, turning Delhi into a landfill. She said her government has taken concrete steps to eliminate these legacy waste sites, as 24x7 legacy waste processing has been started, with about 30,000 metric tonnes of garbage being biomined daily. 'Waste-to-energy plant installations are progressing swiftly. The target is to completely remove the Bhalaswa and Okhla landfill sites within the next two years,' she said. Currently, Delhi has four operational waste-to-energy plants, and two new plants in Narela and Ghazipur are under rapid construction. Expansions of the Okhla and Tehkhand plants are also underway. Moreover, a modern e-waste park is being developed in Holambi Kalan, she said. Talking about environmental protection, CM Gupta criticised the previous government for turning Delhi into a gas chamber. In contrast, she said, her government has prioritised pollution control by deploying 1,000 sprinklers throughout the year and approving 70 advanced mechanical road sweeping machines. 'Installation of smog guns in all high-rise buildings has also been made mandatory. Additionally, under the DEVi (Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector) initiative, 460 electric buses have been introduced for last-mile connectivity, and 2,000 more electric buses will be added by the end of the year,' she said. On the Yamuna River, the CM highlighted that the previous government merely put up a show in the name of cleaning the river, while untreated sewage continued to flow into it. In contrast, her government made the rejuvenation of Yamuna a top priority from day one, she said.
India.com
4 days ago
- Health
- India.com
West Bengal: Know How West Midnapore Residents Get Medicines At 90 % Discount Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Residents of West Bengal's West Midnapore district are increasingly benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a flagship initiative of the Central government aimed at making quality medicines affordable and accessible for all. Under the scheme, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established in various parts of the district, offering essential medicines at discounts ranging from 50 per cent to 90 per cent. These outlets are proving to be a lifeline for many, especially those from economically weaker sections. The response from the public has been overwhelmingly positive. Locals said that the medicines available at the Kendras are not only affordable but also effective and reliable. Several such Kendras are already operational in West Midnapore, and there is growing demand for more to be opened in remote areas. Santu Ghosh, an operator of one of the Kendras, shared his experience with IANS. 'I've been running this shop for a year now. Initially, people were hesitant as they were unfamiliar with generic medicines. But after advertisements, the response has been very good. For instance, paracetamol costs just Rs 15 for 15 tablets here. Outside, it's much costlier. The scheme offers medicines at a 50 per cent to 90 per cent discount. I thank the Prime Minister for this initiative, which helps common people access quality medicines at such low prices.' Harvinder Singh, a regular customer, said: "I've been getting my medicines from here for some time now. It's really good. The quality is excellent,t and it's saving us a lot of money" Launched in November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, the PMBJP aims to provide quality generic medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras across India. The scheme has gained momentum under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with thousands of such Kendras now operating nationwide. To promote the use of generic medicines, March 7 is observed annually as 'Jan Aushadhi Diwas.' This year, a week-long campaign from March 1 to 7 featured events and awareness drives across the country, further encouraging people to make use of the Kendras.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
BJP protest condemning bid to close Jan Aushadhi Kendras in govt. hospital premises
Condemning the State government's decision to close the Jan Aushadhi Kendras functioning within the district hospitals across Karnataka, the Kalaburagi district unit of BJP staged a protest in front of the District General Hospital here on Friday. The BJP leaders including Chincholi MLA Avinash Jadhav, B.G Patil and Shashil G. Namoshi, MLCs, party's district (rural unit) president Ashok Bagli, party's (urban unit) president Chandrakant Patil, and party workers tied black ribbon on their arms and staged a silent protest near the main gate of the government hospital. The Jan Aushadhi Scheme, launched by the Central government, aims to provide quality medicines at affordable prices; the State government's move to closure of these medicine centres is being seen as potentially beneficial to private pharmaceutical companies. The agitators also displayed placards accusing the State government for closing down Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which are indeed a boon for poor patients. Mr. Namoshi alleged that government hospitals struggle with ensuring the availability of free medicines, forcing the patients to purchase them out-of-pocket. In such conditions, closure of these centres –offering affordable medicines at low cost, would affect the poor classes who depend on the scheme for low-cost healthcare facilities. He also questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, about what forced the ruling government to take such a decision against Jan Aushadhi Kendras. They also urged Siddaramaiah-led government to reconsider and withdraw the order in the interest of the common public.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Breastfeeding rooms at all public places soon: Dy CM Pravati Parida
BHUBANESWAR: Dedicated breastfeeding rooms will soon be set up at all public places in the state, informed deputy chief minister Pravati Parida on Thursday. Addressing mediapersons at an event held to mark the World Menstruation Day here, Parida said a decision in this regard was taken on Wednesday. 'Comfortable rooms where new mothers can nurse their children will be set up across all bus stands, railway stations and every other public spaces in the next two to three months. This will help women breastfeed comfortably without being stigmatised during travel,' she added. Earlier in March this year, the SC mandated that all state governments should establish facilities to help women breastfeed their babies without any hesitation, in public spaces and workplaces. The state government, on its part, had last year mandated establishment of breastfeeding rooms in all government and private offices in the state. It has written to all officials concerned for its implementation. 'All government schools and offices have been directed to install sanitary vending machines. Several government offices and higher educational institutes including Rama Devi University have already installed such machines,' the deputy CM said. She added that sanitary pads are now available for `1 at Jan Aushadhi Kendras and awareness is being created among girls to normalise their use and eliminate associated social stigma. 'Earlier, women in villages were not aware of use of sanitary pads. This social stigma associated with it can be abolished when family members buy sanitary napkins just like grocery items,' Parida said.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Union Minister of State Somanna flays closure of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Karnataka
BENGALURU: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V Somanna, criticised the Congress-led state government's decision to shut down Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the state, calling it an 'anti-poor' move that will hurt disadvantaged communities. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Somanna expressed disappointment, stating that the closure of these centres - which offer affordable medicines and surgical items - would affect the lives of the poor and backward classes who rely on the scheme for low-cost healthcare. 'I am deeply disappointed by the state's decision to not only stop accepting new applications for Jan Aushadhi Kendras but also to refuse renewal of licenses for the existing ones,' he wrote. Somanna pointed out that the Jan Aushadhi scheme has been running for over 15 years and was launched with the aim of reducing out-of-pocket medical expenses for the poor. He added that the initiative was being implemented under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite CM Siddaramaiah's long political experience, Somanna said the decision to shut the Jan Aushadi Kendras seemed to go against public welfare. 'I fail to understand what kind of advice or situation has led to such a move,' he said, urging the CM to reconsider and withdraw the order in the interest of the public. Recently, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao had clarified that only the Jan Aushadhi Kendras functioning within the premises of government hospitals,180 of them, have been suspended and those operating outside government hospitals will continue to be operational. The minister said that all hospitals must provide medicines free of cost and the move to phase out all kendras running within hospital premises is to ensure the same.
