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Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Promoting wellness in slums through healthcare services
Visakhapatnam: Thereis a need to build a joyful society through promoting good health, said S Vikas Balaraju, the director of Nature organisation. Briefing about the organisation's initiative here on Friday, Vikas Balaraju stated that voluntary organisation is providing healthcare services to the public in 20 urban slum areas of Visakhapatnam district through the SBI Sanjeevani project. The initiative has been taken up in collaboration with the SBI Foundation. On Friday, an awareness camp was organised at Relli Veedhi. About 193 people took part in the camp held in the presence of GVMC staff, ward members, secretariat personnel, and health workers. A mobile medical unit consisting of Dr Aditya Ranganath Vempala, Mounika, pharmacist, Parvathi, lab technician, among others, reached out to the residents of the locality. As part of the medical services, a dedicated team comprising a doctor, pharmacist, lab technician, staff nurse, and vehicle operator visit the urban slum areas twice a month, conduct health checkups and blood tests. Those, who need further treatment, will be referred to relevant government hospitals, thereby helping many families lead healthy lives, the director of the organisation informed. So far, the project has provided various healthcare services to 1,603 people, he added. According to the project coordinator, sanitation drives, awareness camps, and a mega specialised medical camp are organised once in three months to ensure healthcare services are accessible to slum dwellers and residents in rural areas.
Hans India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Gattu Block Secures National Top-5 Rank in NITI Aayog Rankings: Collector Sets Vision for 100% KPI Achievement
Gadwal: Gattu Block, part of Jogulamba Gadwal district, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a place in the Top 5 blocks in the country in the NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Program Delta Ranking for Q4 of 2024–25. In recognition of this success, District Collector B.M. Santosh appreciated the relentless efforts of officials and frontline workers, urging them to aim even higher in the future with a goal of achieving 100% performance in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). A review meeting on the Aspirational Block Program (ABP) was held on Tuesday at the IDOC Conference Hall, where the Collector led discussions on Gattu Block's progress and future action plans. National Recognition for Gattu Block During the meeting, Collector Santosh announced that Gattu Block had secured: 5th rank nationwide, and 2nd rank in Zone–3 under the Aspirational Blocks Program (ABP). As a mark of recognition, NITI Aayog awarded ₹1 crore to Gattu Block for its outstanding performance. Appreciation and Encouragement The Collector extended congratulations to: All mandal-level officers, Department heads, and Frontline staff for their dedication and consistent efforts. He emphasized that the same level of commitment must be maintained to achieve 100% KPI targets in the upcoming quarters. Special Mention to Collaborating Organizations The Collector also appreciated the cooperation of several partner organizations that have supported the health and education sectors: SBI Sanjeevani, Bharat Bhavishya, Teach for Change, and MV Foundation. Focus Areas and Future Goals Collector Santosh highlighted that there are 39 key performance indicators spread across five critical sectors: 1. Health and Nutrition 2. Education 3. Agriculture and Water Resources 4. Financial Inclusion and Skill Development 5. Basic Infrastructure He urged officials to implement these indicators effectively to ensure even better results in the future. He placed special emphasis on the welfare and development of women and children, stating that their progress must be prioritized in all development activities. The Collector also noted that Gattu Block's current composite score stands at 69.43, and called for intensified efforts to improve it further, ultimately striving for a perfect 100% KPI achievement. The review meeting was attended by: Additional Collector Narsinga Rao District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Nagendram District Medical Officer Dr. Siddappa District Welfare Officer Sunanda MPDO Chennayya Program Officer Sandhya Rani Aspirational Block Program Coordinator Afzal And other departmental officials. This achievement marks a proud moment for Jogulamba Gadwal district, as Gattu Block stands as a model for other aspirational blocks across India.
