PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat Health Infra Mission in Varanasi

Monday, 25 October 2021Newsdesk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission from Varanasi on Monday. The PMO said it would be one of the largest pan-India scheme for strengthening healthcare infrastructure and will be in addition to the National Health Mission. It will provide support for 17,788 rural health and wellness centres in 10 high focus states.

New Delhi, 25 October 2021

As per news report of The Indian Express, Earlier in the day, Modi, while inaugurating nine medical colleges across the state on Monday, said Uttar Pradesh will soon become the medical hub of India. The PM’s visit to Uttar Pradesh – which will also involve public meetings in both the districts — comes just months ahead of Assembly elections in the politically crucial state. According to the Prime Minister’s office, at around 10.30 am in Siddharthnagar, PM Modi will inaugurate nine medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. “Subsequently, at around 1.15 pm in Varanasi, Prime Minister will launch Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana. He will also inaugurate various development projects worth more than ₹ 5,200 crore for Varanasi,” the PMO said.

Source - indianexpress.com