New Delhi- Asserting that the health of citizens was the biggest asset of his administration, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that around 350 modern health infrastructure projects are coming up in Jammu and Kashmir for a resilient health system & strong socio-economic growth.
“Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, we are strengthening the health sector to ensure the well being of all. Our biggest asset is the health of the citizens. Around 350 modern health infrastructure projects coming up in UT for resilient health system & strong socio-economic growth,” Sinha said
He made these remarks while virtually addressing the 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana at GMC Jammu on Tuesday.
“Along with conventional economic metric like GDP, we should also focus on Gross Health & Happiness of people. Healthy and happy society can enable economic benefits and all-round development,” he added
The LG said that affordable medicines from Jan Aushadhi Kendras have resulted in saving of huge sums for families across the country. He said approximately 32,000 patients are visiting 227 Kendras every day in J&K.
“It is our endeavour to start 75 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in every district to mark Amrit Kaal,” he added.
Earlier, congratulating all the stakeholders, the LG emphasized on making collective efforts to popularize generic medicines among the masses and extend the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana to every nook and corner of J&K.
“Besides extending quality, affordable generic medicines to common people, the scheme is providing excellent opportunity of self-employment to women & youth,” he said.
The LG also highlighted the reforms introduced to ensure quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for the people of Jammu Kashmir.
Week-long events have been organized across J&K to commemorate the Jan Aushadhi Diwas.
Calls For Eradicating Gender Gap
Sinha also said the International Women’s Day is an opportunity to eradicate the gender gap in digital access and make it safer, inclusive and equitable.
, has extended his greetings and best wishes to all the women on the eve of International Women’s Day, which is observed every year on 8th March.
In a message on the International Women’s Day, which is observed on March 8 every year, the LG said that it is an opportunity for us to renew our commitment to women empowerment.
“This year’s theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, gives us an occasion to celebrate their invaluable contribution in the making of digital society and an opportunity to eradicate gender gap in digital access and make it safer, inclusive and equitable,” he said.
Sinha said that the women have made invaluable contributions to the socio-economic development of J&K UT.
“It is our collective responsibility to encourage their participation at all levels in economic development and create an ecosystem that ensures security, honour and respect of women in society,” he said.
“Let us resolve to redouble efforts for an equitable digital future and their active participation in nation building,” he added.
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