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Canada News.Net
4 days ago
- Health
- Canada News.Net
PM Modi chairs 48th PRAGATI meeting, reviews key projects in Mines, Railways, and Water resources
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the 48th meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, by seamlessly integrating efforts of the Central and State governments, at South Block, New Delhi. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office, during the meeting, Prime Minister Modi reviewed certain critical infrastructure projects across the Mines, Railways, and Water Resources sectors. These projects, pivotal to economic growth and public welfare, were reviewed with a focus on timelines, inter-agency coordination, and issue resolution. The Prime Minister underscored that delays in project execution come at the dual cost of escalating financial outlays and denying citizens timely access to essential services and infrastructure. He urged officials, both at the Central and State levels, to adopt a results-driven approach to translate opportunity into improving lives. During a review of Prime Minister-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), the Prime Minister urged all States to accelerate the development of health infrastructure, with a special focus on Aspirational Districts, as well as remote, tribal, and border areas. He emphasized that equitable access to quality healthcare must be ensured for the poor, marginalized, and underserved populations, and called for urgent and sustained efforts to bridge existing gaps in critical health services across these regions. The Prime Minister emphasised that PM-ABHIM provides a golden opportunity to States to strengthen their primary, tertiary and specialised health infrastructure at Block, District and State level to provide quality health care and services. Prime Minister Modi reviewed exemplary practices fostering Aatmanirbharta in the defence sector, undertaken by various Ministries, Departments, and States/UTs. He lauded these initiatives for their strategic significance and their potential to spur innovation across the defence ecosystem. Underscoring their broader relevance, the Prime Minister cited the success of Operation Sindoor, executed with indigenous capabilities, as a powerful testament to India's advancing self-reliance in defence sector. Prime Minister also highlighted how the States can avail the opportunity to strengthen the ecosystem and contribute to Aatmanirbharta in defence sector. (ANI)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Accelerate health infra devpt: PM to states
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked all states to accelerate development of health infrastructure, with special focus on aspirational districts as well as remote, tribal and border areas. In a meeting called to review projects under the Prime Minister-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), Modi also emphasised that equitable access to quality healthcare must be ensured for the poor, marginalised and underserved populations. He called for urgent and sustained efforts to bridge existing gaps in critical health services across these regions. PM-ABHIM was announced on Feb 1, 2021, with an outlay of about Rs 64,180 crore over six years (till FY 2025-26). The measures under the scheme focus on developing capacities of health systems and institutions across the continuum of care at all levels vis-a-vis primary, secondary and tertiary, and preparing health systems in responding effectively to current and future pandemics/disasters.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
Citing success of Op. Sindoor, PM stresses importance of self reliance in Defence sector
New Delhi, June 26 (UNI) Citing the success of Operation Sindoor, executed with indigenous capabilities, as a powerful testament to India's advancing self-reliance in Defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strategic role of Defence self reliance and how States can contribute to ''Aatmanirbharta'' (self reliance) in Defence sector. The Prime Minister was chairing the 48th meeting of PRAGATI, the multi-modal platform aimed at fostering pro-active governance and timely implementation, by integrating efforts of central and state governments, here yesterday. The Prime Minister reviewed the practices fostering Aatmanirbharta in Defence sector, undertaken by various Ministries, departments, and states/UTs and lauded the initiatives for their strategic significance and potential to spur innovation across the Defence ecosystem. He also reviewed key infrastructure projects in Mines, Railways, and Water Resources and called upon states to fast-track development of Health Infrastructure in remote and aspirational districts. These projects, pivotal to economic growth and public welfare, were reviewed with a focus on timelines, inter-agency coordination and issue resolution. He underscored that delays in project execution come at the dual cost of escalating financial outlays and denying citizens timely access to essential services and infrastructure and asked officials to adopt a results-driven approach to translate opportunity into improving lives. During a review of the Prime Minister-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), he called upon all states to accelerate the development of health infrastructure and said equitable access to quality healthcare must be ensured for poor, marginalised, and underserved populations. UNI RB ARN
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi Health Minister reviews key reforms, calls for critical care blocks in hospitals
New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Wednesday directed officials to identify suitable spaces within government hospitals for the immediate establishment of critical care blocks , along with addressing other key issues related to the healthcare system. The minister chaired a review meeting with senior officials of the Health Department and announced key reforms aimed at strengthening the public healthcare infrastructure across the national capital, according to an official statement. He said that under the central government's PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), officials have been directed to identify suitable spaces within government hospitals for the immediate establishment of critical care blocks. These blocks are intended to enhance emergency preparedness and improve access to advanced life-saving care, Singh said, adding, "To ensure patients are not forced to move between hospitals, the installation of dialysis machines must be expedited. We are working to increase the number of machines to over 300." In view of the upcoming monsoon season, the minister also stressed the importance of maintaining an uninterrupted supply of essential medicines. "No government hospital in Delhi should face a medicine shortage. Emergency procurement must be prioritised and completed within the stipulated timeframe," he added. The Health Minister further directed all government hospitals to complete registration under the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) without delay, in accordance with prescribed protocols. He also said there are also plans to set up model health labs in Delhi, which will provide a wide range of essential diagnostic tests for the public. Highlighting the need for mental healthcare, Singh announced that brain health clinics, on the lines of the existing one at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka, will be established in all districts. "The Brain Health Clinic at Dwarka has received a good public response. We aim to replicate this model to ensure timely treatment for mental health issues across the city," he said.
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Delhi Health Minister Singh asks govt hospitals to set up critical care blocks under PM-ABHIM scheme
Delhi's Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday directed the government hospitals to immediately set up critical care blocks under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme. The Central government-funded scheme is aimed at strengthening the infrastructure of healthcare institutions at all levels. He asked department officials to conduct on-site inspections and identify available spaces within hospitals to set up these dedicated blocks. Minister Singh instructed the officials to expedite the installation of dialysis machines in government hospitals so that patients don't have to shuttle between hospitals for treatment. He said that the number of dialysis machines should be increased to over 300 across all hospitals. To prepare for the monsoon season, the minister directed the authorities to prioritize procuring emergency medicines and complete all necessary procedures within the stipulated timeframe. Dr Singh also instructed officials to ensure that Brain Health Clinics, on the lines of the one operational at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka, are established in all districts of Delhi. These clinics will provide comprehensive care and treatment for patients suffering from mental health issues. 'The Brain Health Clinic at Dwarka is receiving an encouraging response from the public. In line with this, we will be setting up similar clinics across all districts to ensure timely mental healthcare for every individual,' said Dr Singh. The Health Minister directed all government hospitals to mandatorily complete the registration process under the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS) as per the standard guidelines. He announced that Model Health Labs will be established to offer all essential diagnostic tests related to general health. At present, 61 private and 25 government hospitals – a total of 86 hospitals – have been empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi.
