New Delhi (Agency): Rajasthan’s Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, applauded the effective implementation of the state government’s health schemes on Wednesday. These have brought “excellent medical facilities” to villages and towns. The chief minister emphasized that the state’s medical model is now acknowledged across the country.
Gehlot declared that the Rajasthan government has created robust health infrastructure with complete dedication and compassion. This has turned Rajasthan into a “model state” in the Indian health sector, setting an example for others to follow.
The chief minister called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to adopt medical schemes similar to those in Rajasthan for the entire country. During the announcement, Gehlot laid the foundation stone for 32 medical college projects and three nursing college buildings, at a cost of approximately Rs 887 crore (around 120 million USD). Additionally, he inaugurated 36 projects worth Rs 379 crore (around 51 million USD) and flagged off six mobile cancer diagnosis vans, built at a cost of Rs 7.15 crore (around 1 million USD).
By urging the prime minister to emulate the Rajasthan model of healthcare, Gehlot hopes to extend equal medical facilities to everyone. He suggested that the model should be thoroughly examined and seasoned doctors from the state should be consulted.
Furthermore, Gehlot directed that development works be carried out in a “time-bound manner.” Among the key initiatives, the construction of India’s tallest indoor patient department (IPD) tower with 1,200 beds at Sawai Mansingh Hospital stands out, costing around Rs 538 crore (around 72 million USD).
Since the Congress government took over in 2018, there has been significant growth in the state’s medical education. MBBS seats have almost doubled from 1,850 to 3,830, and postgraduate seats have risen from 960 to 1,690. Gehlot also highlighted the opening of 26 new nursing colleges in four years, adding 1,560 seats.
In his statement, Gehlot revealed that the government has now decided to establish medical colleges in Rajsamand, Jalore, and Pratapgarh districts, furthering the progress of medical education in the state.
Medical and Health Minister Parsadi Lal Meena supported Gehlot’s statements, saying that the state is “making unprecedented achievements in the health sector.”