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JP Nadda Meets Himachal CM, Vows to Boost State's Healthcare Infrastructure

BJP President and Union Minister JP Nadda met with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in New Delhi, stating the Central Government is fully committed to bolstering the state's healthcare services and infrastructure. The leaders held a productive discussion on the overall development of Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, CM Sukhu also met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to seek central support for strengthening the state's finances, including a request for a substantial Revenue Deficit Grant. The Chief Minister strongly advocated for the creation of a separate 'Green Fund' for hill states in recognition of their ecological services.

Key Points: Nadda, Himachal CM Discuss Healthcare, State Development

  • Centre's commitment to Himachal healthcare
  • Discussion on state's overall development
  • CM seeks financial support from Centre
  • Push for 'Green Fund' for hill states
  • Request for additional borrowing allowance
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JP Nadda meets Himachal CM, says Centre committed to strengthening healthcare services in state

BJP chief JP Nadda meets Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu, reaffirming Centre's commitment to strengthening healthcare and modern health infrastructure in the state.

"The Central Government remains fully committed to strengthening healthcare services, developing modern health infrastructure, expanding the reach of the Ayushman Bharat scheme - Jagat Prakash Nadda"

New Delhi, January 15

Bhartiya Janata Party president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here and said they had a productive discussion on the state's overall development.

Nadda said the Central Government remains fully committed to strengthening healthcare services in the state.

"Met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister @SukhuSukhvinder ji in New Delhi today. The Central Government remains fully committed to strengthening healthcare services, developing modern health infrastructure, expanding the reach of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in State. Had a productive discussion regarding overall development in the State of Himachal Pradesh," Nadda said in a post on X.

Earlier in the day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here.

The Chief Minister sought the support of the Centre Government for strengthening the financial condition of Himachal Pradesh.

Sukhu apprised the Union Minister about the memorandum and additional memorandum submitted to the 16th Finance Commission. He urged setting the Revenue Deficit Grant at a minimum of Rs 10,000 crore annually. He emphasised the realistic assessment of States' revenue deficit grants and expenditure projections during the award period of the 16th Finance Commission.

The Chief Minister strongly urged the creation of a separate 'Green Fund' with an earmarked annual allocation of Rs 50,000 crore for hill states, which are the 'Green Frontiers and Lungs of North India', in recognition of the ecological services they provide.

He was also apprised of the state's revised formula for horizontal devolution, which increases the weightage of the Forest and Ecology criteria.He urged that snow-covered cum cold desert areas above tree lines should be included along with very dense forests and moderately dense forest areas for their symbiotic relationship.

The Chief Minister requested that the Union Finance Minister provide support to the State by allowing additional borrowing of two per cent of GSDP, as a steep reduction in RDG over the last few years has severely constrained the State's fiscal space.

- ANI

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Sukhwinder Singh
As someone from Himachal, the 'Green Fund' proposal by CM Sukhu is excellent. Our state protects forests for the whole country but faces financial strain. The Centre must support hill states ecologically and financially. Jai Himachal!
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Priyanka N
Productive discussions are good, but we need timelines and deliverables. Ayushman Bharat is great, but in many villages, people don't know how to use it or which hospitals are empanelled. Awareness is as important as expansion.
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David E
Interesting to see the fiscal federalism debate play out. The CM's request for a realistic assessment of revenue deficit grants seems valid. A separate Green Fund for ecological services is a forward-thinking, global idea.
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Anjali F
Hope the focus on healthcare includes mental health services and facilities for the elderly. Our hill states have a lot of migration, leaving behind aging parents who need support.
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Karthik V
With all respect, these meetings often feel like photo-ops. The CM is raising genuine financial concerns - Rs 10,000 crore deficit grant is no small ask. Will the Centre walk the talk or just offer lip service? The state's development depends on it.

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