Guwahati, April 18: Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said there is a need to create health schemes that provide widest coverage to the young, aged and infirm, and those suffering from both critical acute and chronic ailments.
Naidu was addressing a gathering after launching Atal Amrit Abhiyan by the Assam government here.
The unique health scheme seeks to provide access to quality medical care to 3.2 crore people.
The Vice President called on the private sector to supplement the efforts of the government in a big way in reaching out medical care to the people in rural areas.
He further said that quality of health services should be good enough to improve the health of those receiving services.
"People should be protected against financial-risk, ensuring that the cost of using services does not put people at risk of financial harm," he added.
Naidu said modern day lifestyle is leading to various non-communicable diseases and said that efforts are needed to arrest the growing incidence of such disease which is affecting even the young.
"There has to be concerted efforts from all stakeholders in healthcare to raise awareness among the people on the dangers of leading sedentary lifestyles, eating junk food, harmful use of alcohol and tobacco," he added.
Naidu who was on a three day visit to northeast also stressed on the need to change school curriculum include lessons on NCDs and physical exercises should be made mandatory for school and college students. "Wherever possible, 'yoga asanas' should also be taught to children," he added.
The Vice President said northeastern states, like the rest of India, are facing shortage of medical manpower and medical facilities in rural areas.
"This shortage has to be bridged by opening more medical colleges and setting up more number of healthcare facilities in the rural places," he added.
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Bengaluru: Namma Metro plans 11-storey parking, commercial hub at KR Puram
Bengaluru: Namma Metro is reportedly planning to develop an expansive parking facility and commercial space near the KR Puram station as part of an integrated property development initiative to increase non-fare revenue.
The greenfield project will feature an 11-storey building, plus ground floor and two basements. This facility will be located merely 50 metres from the forthcoming interchange metro station connecting the Purple and Blue lines, according to a report by Deccan Herald published on Monday.
Raghavendra Rao, Deputy Chief Engineer (Property Development Division), Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited confirmed that the project would be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with a tenure of 30 years. He told DH that the parking facility would occupy the two basement levels, while the upper floors would be designated for commercial use, offering opportunities for office spaces, retail outlets, and shopping malls.
The BMRCL anticipates substantial revenue from this venture, including an upfront non-refundable premium of Rs 10 crore, along with a minimum of Rs 2 crore in annual licence fees, Rao added.
Requests for proposals for the project have already been invited, with the final date for bid submissions set for May 13, 2025. The report mentioned that the the successful bidder will design, finance, build, operate and transfer the project, which will be valid for 30 years, including two years of construction.
The project is expected to be ready by 2027.
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