Mizoram minister meets Mandaviya, bats for ESI hosp & football stadium
Mansukh Mandaviya
in Delhi on Wednesday to advocate for crucial infrastructural projects in the state, including establishment of an Employees' State Insurance (ESI) hospital and a dedicated football stadium.
During the meeting at Mandaviya's official residence, Hmar underscored the urgent need for a 30-bedded ESI hospital. He highlighted the challenge Mizoram faces in meeting the typical ESI scheme requirement of a minimum 15,000 beneficiaries for such a facility, attributing it to the state's small population and limited industrial activity.
He formally submitted a request for the hospital's approval.
In response, Mandaviya assured the minister that the proposal will be taken seriously and that efforts will be made to ensure Mizoram gets its ESI hospital, an official statement said on Thursday.
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