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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Hemant cabinet nod to rename Atal clinics after Mother Teresa
Ranchi: The Hemant Soren-led cabinet on Thursday decided to rechristen all PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mohalla Clinics in the state as Mother Teresa Advanced Health Clinics, drawing sharp reactions from oppoisition from BJP . According to the state health department, currently, 140 PM Atal Mohalla Clinics are operational across the state. The clinics were first rolled out in 2019 during the BJP's tenure when Raghubar Das was the chief minister. Though the health department officials refused to comment on the renaming, they said the overhauled clinics would be upgraded with the efficacies enhanced along with advanced facilities at the mohalla level as part of the department's health services' overhaul plan across the state. Criticising the move, BJP accused the govt of playing "dirty politics", taking the name of legendary personalities to digress from the real issues plaguing the people of the state. Reacting to govt's decision to rename Atal clinics, BJP's spokesperson Ajay Sah said, "It is a testimony to the state govt's petty mentality and distorted political thinking. If it wants to honour Mother Teresa, it should start new schemes in her name. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nvidia's AI Strategy Is Clear - But Is Wall Street Paying Attention? Seeking Alpha Read More Undo The Hemant govt is insulting and distorting existing schemes for its political agenda. It was during former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure that Jharkhand was formed as a separate state. " Meanwhile, Hemant's council of ministers took up a total of 21 agendas during the cabinet meeting, which took place at the Project Building on Thursday. In one of the significant decisions taken, the cabinet gave its nod to the Jharkhand State University Bill, 2025. Talking about the bill after the meeting, state cabinet coordination department secretary Vandana Dadel said, "Except for medical and agriculture universities in the state, all other varsities will now be brought under one umbrella once this new bill becomes an act. Under this new act, a state university service commission will be set up, which will take care of issues such as varsity recruitments among others," she said. Among the other important decisions taken were approval for the tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report in the upcoming session of the state legislative assembly starting from Aug 1; nod for the establishment of a special court for the speedy trial of cases registered under the amended Section 14(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, in the Daltonganj judicial division; creation of 4,339 new posts for intermediate trained assistant Urdu teachers in primary schools by dissolving the existing 3,712 positions for Urdu teachers' positions among others.
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Business Standard
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Delhi women to get free bus travel via smart cards soon: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that her government would soon provide free bus travel cards to all women of the city with an aim to empower them with mobility. Saheli Smart Card, a personalised travel pass carrying the holder's name and photo, will facilitate free rides to women and transgender residents of Delhi aged 12 and above on all DTC and Cluster buses. Laying the foundation stone for a fully automated vehicle testing station (ATS) at the DTC's Nand Nagri Depot, the chief minister said, "This is a symbol of a safer, more transparent, and women-friendly Delhi." "Along with technological upgrades like the ATS, we are also focused on empowering women with mobility. Soon, every woman in Delhi will have access to free bus travel through smart travel cards," she said. The new testing facility, to be developed at a cost of Rs 10 crore, is aimed at enhancing road safety, transparency, and pollution control. Once commissioned, it is expected to digitally test 72,000 vehicles annually with no human intervention. Delhi has only one operational ATS in Jhuljhuli with a limited capacity. The new facility will increase testing capacity significantly, especially benefiting commercial vehicle owners. CM Gupta also announced the construction of another fully automated ATS at the DTC Tehkhand Depot in South-East Delhi. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said the initiative marks a major leap in Delhi's transport infrastructure and will help reduce long travel for vehicle owners seeking fitness certification. "We are combining technological advancement with accessibility and affordability. These centres will not only make Delhi roads safer but also generate Rs 3 crore annually for DTC," he said. Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the BJP-led Delhi government of dismantling key welfare schemes under the pretext of fighting corruption. The AAP's Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that the BJP government was systematically shutting down pro-people initiatives like the Mohalla Clinics and the Pink Ticket scheme as part of its "anti-poor agenda".
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"I Should Get A Nobel Prize For Governance": Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sparked a fresh political debate by declaring that he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance and administration, despite what he called the persistent "obstacles" placed in his path by the BJP-led Centre. While addressing a public gathering in Mohali, Punjab, Mr Kejriwal said, "We worked despite not being allowed to work for as long as our government was in power in Delhi. I feel that I should get a Nobel Prize for governance and administration for the amount of work I did in Delhi during my tenure as CM." Mr Kejriwal has long accused Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena of acting on the instructions of the Union government to derail the AAP's efforts in the national Capital. He reiterated his allegation that the BJP used the municipal corporation to actively destroy initiatives launched by the AAP. "You will be surprised to know that the AAP built Mohalla Clinics in Delhi while facing so many difficulties. These people demolished five Mohalla Clinics by sending bulldozers to their BJP-ruled municipal corporation. What did they get? The municipal corporation demolished all the government Mohalla Clinics," he said. The AAP chief claimed that the situation in Delhi has deteriorated in the last four months since the party's administrative powers were curtailed and the BJP came to power in the national Capital. "Today, the people of Delhi are realising the importance of the AAP. The BJP has worsened the condition of Delhi. Mohalla Clinics are being closed. The facility of free medicines and tests in hospitals has stopped. And filth has spread all around," Mr Kejriwal asserted. Mr Kejriwal went on to highlight the AAP's flagship welfare schemes. "Our government decided that every family will get 200 units of free electricity and 20 thousand litres of free water," Kejriwal said. "Along with this, education and health were given top priority," Mr Kejriwal said, "In 2013, I fasted for 15 days over the power crisis. People would get electricity bills of thousands of rupees, but there was no supply." He added, "I myself used to climb the pole and connect the wires." Mr Kejriwal's comments have drawn sharp reactions from political rivals, who have often accused him of making "false claims."
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
To boost healthcare, 1,300 nursing officers appointed
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Sunday appointed over 1,300 new nursing officers and launched Ayushman Bharat registration vans in a bid to strengthen the healthcare system. The event was attended by BJP president J P Nadda, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Health Minister Pankaj Singh and other senior officials. CM Gupta, in her address, criticised the previous AAP government for the deteriorating health infrastructure in the capital. 'Delhi's healthcare was in such a poor state that there were only 0.42 hospital beds per 1,000 people,' she said. She also highlighted the shortage of medical equipment, revealing that 38 hospitals had only six MRI machines and 12 CT scan machines. Gupta alleged corruption under the Mohalla Clinics initiative, claiming funds allocated for hospital construction went unused and 22 announced hospitals were never completed.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Delhi govt. appoints 1,388 nurses; rolls out Ayushman vans to strengthen health services
The Delhi government on Sunday (July 6, 2025) handed appointment letters to 1,388 nursing officers and 41 paramedical staff, and flagged off Ayushman Bharat registration vans to help eligible residents, especially from the weaker sections, to enrol for the Ayushman Bharat and Vaya Vandana Yojana schemes. At a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda called the appointments a 'historic initiative' that bridges a 15-year gap in Delhi's healthcare recruitment. 'This is not just a recruitment drive but a turning point, marking the beginning of a new era of specialist human resources in the Capital's healthcare system,' he said. Mr. Nadda said Delhi was now reaping the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which the previous government had failed to implement. 'We are now moving from treatment to prevention. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will offer free screening for multiple diseases. This is a holistic, sensitive and pre-emptive approach, far ahead of cosmetic schemes like Mohalla Clinics,' he said. He also credited the 'double-engine government' for driving reforms and addressing long-neglected employment and healthcare issues. Policy shift Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of letting Delhi's health infrastructure collapse and alleged corruption in both the Mohalla Clinics initiative and hospital expansion projects. 'Earlier, Delhi had only 0.42 hospital beds per 1,000 people. In 38 hospitals, there were just six MRI and 12 CT scan machines. Patients were regularly turned away due to medicine shortages,' she said. Highlighting her government's progress, Ms. Gupta said 34 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have already been inaugurated, with many more coming up this month. 'We plan to add 100 Arogya Mandirs every month and aim to complete all 1,150 by March next year,' she said. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh said more than 4 lakh people have been registered under Ayushman Bharat in the Capital, including over 2 lakh senior citizens above 70. 'Already, 2,258 patients have availed themselves of treatment under the scheme. Currently, 108 hospitals in Delhi are empanelled under Ayushman Bharat, and the number continues to grow,' he said.
