SHIMLA: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda in New Delhi on Thursday (May 22, 2025) and sought central support for strengthening health infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh.
The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister about the state’s requirements in implementing schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission. He said that there was a need for strengthening health facilities across the state.
He specifically requested the establishment of a dedicated cancer care centre in the state and introduction of advanced medical technologies and modern equipment in government hospitals to ensure better healthcare to the patients.
Sukhu also urged for relaxation in eligibility criteria for various central schemes and sought early release of pending funds.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda assured the Chief Minister that the interests of Himachal Pradesh would be fully safeguarded and that all necessary cooperation would be extended by the Centre.
Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, Principal Adviser to the Chief Minister Ram Subhag Singh, Resident Commissioner Meera Mohanty and Secretary to the Chief Minister Rakesh Kanwar accompanied the Chief Minister during the meeting.
TNR
