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ITBP Launches Healthcare for 108 Border Villages in Uttarakhand

IPS officer Shatrujeet Kapur has taken charge as the new Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. Concurrently, the ITBP and the Uttarakhand government signed an MoU to launch integrated primary healthcare services for residents of 108 remote border villages. The ITBP will provide medical staff and facilities, while the state will supply equipment, medicines, and demographic data. A separate supply chain initiative is already boosting the local economy by procuring crores worth of products from farmers and cooperatives.

Key Points: ITBP & Uttarakhand Sign MoU for Border Village Healthcare

  • Healthcare for 108 border villages
  • ITBP provides doctors & telemedicine
  • State supplies medicines & data
  • Boosts local economy via procurement
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IPS Shatrujeet Kapur takes charge as Indo-Tibetan Border Police DG

IPS Shatrujeet Kapur assumes ITBP DG charge as a new MoU launches primary healthcare services for 108 remote border villages in Uttarakhand.

"provide integrated primary healthcare services to residents of 108 border villages - Government MoU"

New Delhi, January 19

Shatrujeet Kapur, a 1990-batch Haryana cadre Indian Police Service officer, on Monday assumed charge as the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.

Meanwhile, in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Government of Uttarakhand and the ITBP under the "Healthy Border Campaign" at the Chief Minister's residence. Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat and Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bahuguna were also present on the occasion.

The objective of the MoU is to provide integrated primary healthcare services to residents of 108 border villages across the districts of Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Uttarkashi. The initiative is being launched as Phase I to ensure access to healthcare services in remote and border areas.

Under the MoU, ITBP Headquarters, Northern Frontier, Dehradun, has been designated as the First Party, while the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttarakhand, is the Second Party. As per the agreement, the ITBP will arrange qualified doctors and paramedical staff and make MI Rooms and telemedicine facilities available.

Border villages will be visited regularly as per a fixed schedule to provide healthcare services to local residents. Maintenance of beneficiaries' medical health cards and records, along with proper management of equipment, medicines, and consumables, will also be ensured.

The Uttarakhand government will provide demographic data of the concerned villages and supply essential medical equipment at the initial stage. Based on consumption, a continuous supply of medicines and other materials will be ensured every six months.

In emergency situations, evacuation, communication support, and responsibility for ownership and replacement of equipment will be borne by the state government.

ITBP officials informed that, as per the current status of the earlier MoU between the ITBP and the Uttarakhand government for the supply of local products, 25 per cent supply began on a trial basis in November 2024, while 100 per cent supply commenced in March 2025.

Under this arrangement, products such as live sheep and goats, live poultry, Himalayan trout fish, fresh milk, paneer, and TPM are being procured through various cooperative institutions.

So far, approximately 3,79,650.23 kilograms and 3,25,318.72 litres of products have been procured, with the total estimated cost exceeding Rs 11.94 crore. The initiative is benefiting livestock, fish, and dairy farmers, while promoting local products and strengthening the rural economy.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is fantastic news on two fronts. First, a new DG for our brave ITBP. Second, and more importantly, the MoU for healthcare. Our people in Uttarakhand's border areas deserve this attention. Hope the implementation is smooth and regular.
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Rohit P
The part about sourcing local products like sheep, trout fish, and paneer is brilliant! It supports our local farmers and gives our jawans fresh, nutritious food. Win-win. More such collaborations between state govt and central forces needed across all border states.
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Sarah B
As someone who has trekked in those regions, I can say access to healthcare is a major concern for villagers. Telemedicine facilities by ITBP could be a game-changer, especially in winter when villages get cut off. Hope they have a robust plan for equipment maintenance.
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Vikram M
While the intent is good, my only concern is the execution. We've seen many MoUs signed with great fanfare that later fizzle out. The state government must ensure the continuous supply of medicines every six months without fail. Our border communities have waited long enough.
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Kavya N
Heartwarming to see such a holistic approach. It's not just about security, but also about building the lives and economy of people living in sensitive areas. Strengthening the rural economy there is strengthening national security. Kudos to all involved! 👏

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