Silvassa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation of various development works worth over Rs 2580 crore in Silvassa.
Located in Western India, Silvassa is the headquarters of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district in the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
The Prime Minister also inaugurated the 450-bedded NAMO Hospital (Phase I), built at the cost of over Rs 460 crore, which will significantly strengthen healthcare services in the Union Territory.
As per an official statement, the hospital will provide state-of-the-art medical care to the people in the region, especially the tribal communities.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said in recent years, modern healthcare services have expanded significantly in the region.
“In 2023, I had the opportunity to inaugurate Namo Medical College here. Along with this, a new hospital with a capacity of 450 beds has been added. The healthcare facilities in Silvassa will greatly benefit the tribal community in the region” Modi underscored.
Highlighting the significance of healthcare projects, as it coincides with Jan Aushadhi Diwas, the PM emphasised that Jan Aushadhi ensures affordable treatment.
“Under this initiative, the government is providing quality hospitals, free treatment under Ayushman Bharat, and affordable medicines through Jan Aushadhi centres.”
The PM said, “More than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi centres across the country offer medicines at up to 80% lower prices. Around 40 Jan Aushadhi centres are benefiting the people of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu”
He said the government aims to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi centres nationwide in the future.
“Since the launch of this initiative, nearly Rs 6,500 crore worth of affordable medicines have been provided to the needy, saving over Rs 30,000 crore for the poor and middle class” he said.
Highlighting the progress made in the region since his government came to power in 2014, the PM said with the launch of the Mission Manufacturing initiative in the recent budget, the region is poised to benefit significantly.
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