IMPHAL: To improve healthcare facilities in Manipur’s hill districts, the Union Government has issued a financial assistance of Rs. 104.66 crore.
Advanced medical services will be made available in rural locations including Chandel, Ukhrul, Jiribam, Senapati, and Tamenglong with the use of this fund.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister JP Nadda, and DoNER Minister J M Scindia were all hailed by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh for their assistance in boosting the state’s medical facilities.
The authorized sum will be utilized to establish critical healthcare facilities in these underprivileged locations, such as CT and MRI scans, intensive care unit services, and super-specialty care. Additionally, Singh emphasized that healthcare has been redefined in the region by the functioning of Churachandpur Medical College and highlighted its benefits.
Addressing the news on X, Singh said, “For the first time, hill districts like Chandel, Ukhrul, Jiribam, Senapati, and Tamenglong will have access to advanced medical facilities like CT Scans, MRI, ICU services, and super-specialty care – bringing healthcare closer to home. Not to mention, the Churachandpur Medical College is already operational, transforming healthcare in the region”.
He added that the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East region (PM DevINE) has approved Rs. 104.66 crore, which is a step towards widespread access to affordable healthcare.
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