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Bharatiya Janata Party National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated New Facilities & laid the foundation Stone of Vishram Sadan AIIMS Bilaspur, where he also addressed the public gathering. During the event, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Shri Anurag Thakur, Former Himachal Pradesh CM Shri Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal Pradesh BJP President Shri Rajeev Bindal, Powergrid CMD Shri Ravindra Kumar Tyagi, AIIMS Bilaspur Director Shri Vir Singh Negi along with other officials and dignitaries were also in attendance.
During the address, Bharatiya Janata Party National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda expressed gratitude during his visit to AIIMS Bilaspur. Acknowledging PM Shri Narendra Modi’s contributions, he highlighted the facility’s advancements, including a Liquid Medical Oxygen provision, advanced radiotherapy technology, and a new CT scan facility. Shri Nadda praised the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the prompt establishment of oxygen plants. He credited PM Shri Narendra Modi for AIIMS achievements, noting its role in India’s healthcare progress.
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda expressed his profound happiness and gratitude for having the opportunity to visit AIIMS Bilaspur. Shri Nadda acknowledged that AIIMS Bilaspur has benefited greatly from the efforts of Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of New and Renewable Energy Shri RK Singh, who have facilitated the establishment of numerous facilities at the institution. This AIIMS is a Dussehra and Diwali gift from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Bilaspur. Shri Nadda highlighted that the provision for a Liquid Medical Oxygen facility with a capacity of 40,000 liters, costing 4 crore, has been completed. State-of-the-art technology worth 30,000 crores has been installed for advanced radiotherapy in Radiation Oncology. Additionally, a CT scan facility has been established. Furthermore, a Vishram Sadan with a capacity of 300 beds has been recently inaugurated. Shri Nadda expressed gratitude towards the Health Ministry, particularly Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, as well as the Power Ministry and Powergrid for accepting his proposal and providing the necessary facilities.
BJP National President highlighted that under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the country has experienced significant benefits and extensive progress across various sectors, including healthcare. He emphasized the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, which posed challenges globally due to the lack of knowledge regarding its cure and prevention methods. Shri Nadda pointed out the dilemma faced by leaders in Western countries who struggled to balance economic concerns with public health during the pandemic, leading to indecision regarding lockdown measures. But, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi exhibited exemplary leadership, navigating the nation through unparalleled challenges with remarkable resilience. In times of uncertainty, he provided reassurance to the people with the mantra “Jaan Hai toh Jahan Hai” (If there is life, there is the world). Recognizing the lack of critical healthcare infrastructure such as ICU beds and oxygen facilities, the Prime Minister meticulously prepared the nation for a two-month lockdown. Subsequently, within a span of 112 days, under his guidance, India successfully installed 2,500 oxygen plants with a collective capacity to produce 3000 tonnes of oxygen. Shri Nadda noted that it took 40 years for Tetanus medicine to become widely available, and Tuberculosis required 28 years to be recognized as a national program. Similarly, access to Diphtheria’s injection faced delays. The vaccine for Japanese Encephalitis was developed in Japan in 1906 and arrived in India a century later, in 2006.
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda commended PM Shri Narendra Modi, highlighting that the first case of COVID-19 was identified on January 20, 2020. He emphasized that the Prime Minister promptly established a task force to address the alarming issue, resulting in the development of two indigenous vaccines within nine months. This led to the administration of 2.2 billion vaccine doses, including boosters, to Indians, and India supplied vaccines to another 100 countries, totaling nearly 300 million vaccine doses. Hence, it’s imperative to recognize the influence of leadership.
BJP National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda stated that the establishment of AIIMS is a realization of our collective dream, made possible solely by PM Shri Narendra Modi. Credit for this achievement belongs to him. Additionally, this is the same location where there were previously no auditoriums; now we have one. It was challenging to find hospitals, and ICUs, and during his tenure as the Health Minister of the state, establishing the trauma center was equally difficult. The establishment of AIIMS is not the sole achievement in the medical field. Over the last ten years, Chandigarh PGI has experienced exponential growth, with investments now tenfold. Just two days ago, AIIMS was inaugurated in Jammu & Kashmir. Furthermore, All India Medical Science is set to be inaugurated in Bathinda on February 25th by PM Shri Narendra Modi and an AIIMS will also be inaugurated in Rajkot as well, with 23 AIIMS and over 70 IIMs, this represents a dream realized. Shri Nadda highlighted the expansion of educational opportunities in India, with the establishment of NITs and IITs, and the upcoming inauguration of more IIMs. Shri Nadda emphasized that while school education is a birthright, professional education is a privilege bestowed by society, underscoring the importance of utilizing it effectively.
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda mentioned that during his tenure as Health Minister, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya was the Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and due to his efforts, the prices of stents could be reduced. Through the Jan Aushadhi scheme, medications were made more affordable for the public. Previously, Ayurveda did not receive as much attention from the public, but under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Ayurveda and Yoga have gained significant importance at a practical level. Almost all citizens aged 30 years are undergoing health check-ups, which is being facilitated by the Bharatiya Janata Party government. This includes preventive, curative, alleviative, and rehabilitative measures, the government is working on all of them.
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda highlighted the importance of Ayush, Yoga, and Ayurveda, noting their role in strengthening the immune system. Shri Nadda emphasized the significance of both yoga and Ayurveda, promoting a harmonious balance of body and soul. PM Shri Narendra Modi’s adoption of a holistic approach towards health policies was also acknowledged.
Hon’ble Bharatiya Janata Party National President mentioned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Ayushman Bharat, the world’s largest health scheme, was launched. The scheme has provided an annual health cover of 5 lakh to 55 crore people, covering nearly 40% of the Indian population. Shri Nadda also credited former CM Shri Jairam Thakur, for introducing the ‘Hind care’ medical facility in Himachal Pradesh, ensuring health coverage for every resident.
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda expressed appreciation for Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya’s efforts in collaboration with PM Shri Narendra Modi to eradicate tuberculosis. While the World Health Organization has set a target for TB eradication by 2030, PM Shri Narendra Modi has aimed to achieve complete eradication by 2025. The government’s focus on efficiently distributing TB medicines has increased the success rate of tuberculosis cure to 80%. The number of drug-resistant TB centers has also risen significantly, from 127 to 792.
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda highlighted advancements in medical infrastructure, noting an increase in the number of medical colleges from 387 to 706. The number of MBBS seats rose from 50,000 to 1 Lakh 9 thousand. Prior to 2014, there was one doctor for every 1000 patients, and this improved to 864 patients per doctor, surpassing WHO norms. Shri Nadda credited PM Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership for enhancing medical facilities in Himachal Pradesh, contributing to an improved quality of life in the state. Shri Nadda highlighted significant government investments, including 2000 crore rupees in the Bulk Drug Park in Una, Himachal Pradesh, and the establishment of a 350 crore rupees medical device park. He emphasized the crucial role of public participation in governance, stating “We get the government as we deserve.” Shri Nadda stressed that public involvement is vital for policy-making, implementation, and public welfare.
Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda underscored that AIIMS symbolizes a culture committed to saving lives by dedicating one’s own life. To promote this culture, the health ministry has decided to conduct nationwide recruitment and deploy staff to different areas to maintain regional balance. Shri Nadda also highlighted the government’s efforts to create a unified policy framework for AIIMS, ensuring equal policy matters and progress for every medical college. Shri Nadda emphasized that achieving this objective requires selecting the right type of leadership at the right time, a responsibility he urged the public to fulfill in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.