Providing timely and quality health services supreme responsibility of government: CM Dhami

ANI May 24, 2025 191 views

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasizes the government's duty to provide quality healthcare, especially through Ayushman Bharat's Golden Card scheme. The Health Secretary confirms uninterrupted services in three major Dehradun hospitals for eligible patients. Simultaneously, Dhami highlights SARRA's success in reviving 929 water sources to combat environmental and water crises. The state remains committed to affordable healthcare and sustainable resource management.

"Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA) has successfully treated 929 water sources" – CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Dehradun, May 24: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that providing timely and quality health services to every citizen is the goal and supreme responsibility of the state government, a press release from Uttarakhand CMO said.

Key Points

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Dhami prioritizes free treatment for poor via Ayushman Bharat Golden Card

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Health Secretary ensures services in 3 Dehradun hospitals

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SARRA revives 929 water sources

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Govt aims accessible healthcare for all citizens

He said our government is committed to providing free treatment facilities to the poor and needy through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

In compliance with the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar has clarified that under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, the Golden Card holders will continue to get full treatment facilities in three major private hospitals of Dehradun.

He said that the services of treatment with Golden Card will continue regularly in Jolly Grant Hospital, Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital and Graphic Era Hospital and all the necessary medical facilities are being provided to the eligible patients coming to these hospitals.

The Health Secretary said that the government's objective is that every eligible citizen of the state should get timely and proper health care. Through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, free treatment facilities are being provided to lakhs of poor and needy families, and the state government is committed to successfully implementing this scheme.

The Health Secretary said that in future also the services provided through the Golden Card will be further strengthened so that every citizen of the state can get accessible, affordable and quality health care.

Dhami has said that his government is continuously working while giving top priority to the conservation and revival of water sources in the state. To fulfil this objective, the state government has constituted the Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA).

He said, "Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARRA) has been constituted to fulfil this objective, through which 929 water sources have been successfully treated so far."

The Chief Minister said that this initiative is not only an important step towards environmental balance but is also a far-reaching effort towards dealing with the water crisis and securing the future.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Good initiative by Uttarakhand government! Ayushman Bharat has been a game-changer for rural families. My cousin in Pauri got heart surgery done last year through this scheme. More private hospitals should be empaneled though - currently the list is too limited. 🙏
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Priya M.
While the intentions are good, implementation needs improvement. My father had to wait 3 weeks for a simple procedure in Dehradun despite having the Golden Card. More focus on reducing wait times please! Also, why only 3 private hospitals? Middle class families also need support.
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Arjun S.
The water conservation work through SARRA is commendable! As someone from Uttarakhand, I've seen how springs were drying up. 929 sources treated is impressive. Hope they maintain this momentum. Jal hi jeevan hai! 💧
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Sunita T.
Government hospitals need equal attention. Private partnerships are good but what about improving infrastructure in district hospitals? Many patients from villages can't afford to travel to Dehradun. Health services should reach the last mile.
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Vikram J.
Happy to see my state leading in both healthcare and environmental initiatives. The combo of Ayushman Bharat and water conservation shows holistic development approach. CM Dhami seems to be walking the talk. More power to Uttarakhand! 🚩
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Neha P.
Awareness about these schemes is still low in remote areas. Government should run more camps to help people enroll for Golden Cards. Many eligible families in our village don't know how to apply. Good policies need better publicity!

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