₹740 crore released to Health Department
The government has allocated ₹740 crore to the Health Department to construct 1,569 new rural health sub-centres. This initiative aims to provide free diagnostic services and improve primary healthcare access for rural populations.
Why it matters
This investment significantly bolsters rural medical infrastructure and reduces the financial burden of healthcare for low-income families.
The government has released ₹740 crore to the Health Ddepartment to provide free and quality healthcare services to rural populations, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.
With this allocation, the government will undertake the construction of 1,569 new health sub-centres across rural areas in the State, thereby strengthening medical infrastructure at the grassroots level.
In addition, free diagnostic services will be made available locally, eliminating the need for rural residents to travel to towns for basic medical tests, a statement said.
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