Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik launched the state-level “Ayushman Bhava” campaign from Raj Bhavan in Itanagar on Monday. The nationwide event was launched by President Droupadi Murmu earlier in the day.
The campaign aims to ensure optimum delivery of health schemes to every intended beneficiary, including those in the last mile.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that Ayushman Bhava is a blessing for a long and healthy life. He complimented everyone involved in building an intensified campaign around it to enhance awareness about various health sector schemes.
The Governor said that with cooperation from all government departments, every individual – women, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly will be touched through the three planned elements during the campaign namely; Ayushman Apke Dwar 3.0, Ayushman Sabha and Ayushman Mela at Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centre.
He urged all to join hands in the noble endeavour and make it a resounding success.
The Governor said that Ayushman Bhava must be a collective “whole of society” effort. He strongly recommended that the tribal communities, Panchayat members and Goan Burahs assist the Government Health Organizations by encouraging “Volunteer men and women” who can be trained in “First Aid” and in maintaining “Hygiene and Sanitation” in the village premises as well as households.
The governor exhorted the village and community organization functionaries and government officials to reach out to the people and participate in any welfare measures of the state and Central governments to make it meaningful and benefitting to the targeted population.
He said that sincere and dedicated people participation will make it “Jan Andolan” or “People’s movement”.
The Governor also appealed to people to donate any organ or tissues, which can be used after one’s demise and give a new lease of life to those in need. He also advised the health department to maintain proper records at State, District and Circle levels for immediate necessary action.
On the special occasion, the Governor conferred the “Best Performing District” awards under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to Namsai, West Siang and Papum Pare districts.
He also awarded the “Best Performing Non-Governmental Organization” under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to Olley Al Foundation, Ziro, Indian Red Cross Society, Arunachal Pradesh and Oju Welfare Association, Naharlagun.
Certificate of appreciation for ‘Ni-kshay Mitras’ (TB patient care-takers) were announced and the names were minister Alo Libang, former CM Nabam Tuki, MLAs Tana Hali Tara, Techi Kaso, Kanggong Taku and Karko Kri, IMC mayor Tame Phassang, RGU vice-chancellor Prof Saket Kushwaha and DIG, Prisons Tojo Karga.
Earlier, chief minister Pema Khandu, who was virtually connected from Tawang, highlighted the areas which need to be focused to make the health governance successful in the state.
Health Minister Alo Libang and secretary Liyon Borang also spoke on the occasion, while the principal secretary Dr Sharat Chauhan presented a roadmap for the health sector through a PowerPoint presentation.
Chief Secretary Dharmendra, commissioners, secretaries and senior officers of various departments attended the function.
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