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Deputy CM's Tribute: Mukesh Agnihotri Serves Langar in Late Wife's Memory

Himachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister, Mukesh Agnihotri, took part in the 'Guru Ka Langar' service at Shimla's IGMC hospital. He dedicated this voluntary act of serving meals to the memory of his late wife, Simmi Agnihotri. Agnihotri praised the organisers for their 11 years of selfless service to patients and attendants. The article also notes the state government's parallel efforts to strengthen healthcare through recruitment and digital integration.

Key Points: Mukesh Agnihotri Serves Langar at IGMC Shimla for Late Wife

  • Deputy CM served meals to patients and attendants at IGMC with love and dignity
  • He praised the Almighty Blessings Society for running the langar for 11 years
  • The initiative aims to strengthen the spirit of service and empathy in society
  • The state government is boosting healthcare with new recruitment and digital systems
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Shimla: Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri renders langar service in memory of his late wife at IGMC

Himachal Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri served in a hospital langar, dedicating the selfless act to the memory of his late wife, Simmi Agnihotri.

"Services like 'Guru Ka Langar' are a true example of selfless service to humanity. - Mukesh Agnihotri"

Shimla, December 19

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri participated in the 'Guru Ka Langar' service at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, and rendered voluntary service. He dedicated the service in memory of his late wife, Simmi Agnihotri.

Agnihotri said that services like 'Guru Ka Langar' are a true example of selfless service to humanity, adding that through this initiative, three meals per day were being served to needy patients and their attendants with love, dignity, and compassion, thereby strengthening the spirit of service and empathy in society.

The Almighty Blessings Society has organised this langar for several years. Appreciating their efforts, Agnihotri lauded the founder, Sarabjeet Singh Bobby, for his unwavering dedication and commitment to this noble humanitarian service over the past 11 years. He said such initiatives serve as an inspiration to society and stand as a shining example of service, cooperation, and sensitivity.

After the service, the Deputy Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all the volunteers associated with the organisation for their selfless efforts and stated that the government would always encourage and support such social and humanitarian initiatives.

IGMC, Shimla, has been well known for its advanced healthcare facilities. Recently, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government has taken several initiatives in this direction, including establishing the PGI Satellite Centre in Una, providing advanced equipment, and expanding the Him Care Scheme at the hospital.

The government is also focusing on adopting digital health systems to improve primary healthcare services and strengthen the workforce. The Chief Minister said the integration of digital health information systems from the sub-centre level to the state level aims to improve efficiency in healthcare services. The state government had increased the remuneration of essential technical staff, including radiographers and X-ray technicians.

To address staff shortages in the health department, the government had approved the recruitment of 200 medical officers, 38 assistant professors in various super-speciality departments, and 400 staff nurses as job trainees. This was done to enhance the efficiency of medical colleges and hospitals across the state and to ensure easier access to specialised healthcare facilities.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Respect for Sarabjeet Singh Bobby and his team! 11 years of uninterrupted service to patients and attendants is no small feat. This is the real India we need to celebrate - people working silently for humanity without any expectation.
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Aman W
While the langar service is commendable, the article also highlights critical issues. Recruiting 200 medical officers and 400 nurses is a positive step, but is it enough? Himachal's health infrastructure, especially in remote areas, needs much more focus. The digital health push is good on paper.
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Sarah B
The concept of 'Guru Ka Langar' providing meals with love and dignity is so powerful. In a hospital setting, where families are under immense stress, such kindness can be a real blessing. Kudos to all the volunteers.
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Vikram M
Good to see the government acknowledging and supporting such grassroots initiatives. But support should mean consistent funding and policy ease, not just photo ops and best wishes. Hope the promise of encouragement translates into tangible help for the Almighty Blessings Society.
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Kavya N
As someone from Shimla, IGMC is a lifeline for the whole region. The expansion of Him Care and new equipment is welcome news. The langar service for patients' attendants is a genius idea - it addresses a very real, often overlooked problem of food and expenses during hospital stays.

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