The Prabhat Tara Maidan in Dhurwa locality of State Capital is all set to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who would be launching the Ayushman Bharat health scheme in the country, said to be world’s biggest health insurance scheme, alongwith and several other projects meant for the State on September 23.
During the programme, PM would hand over Golden Card to five beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat programme. He would lay the foundation stone of medical college at Koderma and Chaibasa involving a total cost of Rs 600 crore. He would also launch 11 wellness centers in the state. People from various parts of the state including Ranchi, Koderma and Chaibasa would be also linked to the programme.
According to the itinerary the PM would arrive at Birsa Munda International airport on an IAF helicopter at 11:30 AM. He would board another helicopter at the airport and reach a helipad near the Prabhat Tara ground and then proceed towards the venue in a carcade. He would return Birsa Munda airport and then head towards Bagdogra in West Bengal.
Sources however informed that preparations have also been made for movement of PM by road from the Birsa Munda ground to the Prabhat Tara ground in case of any disruption.
Officials, however, mentioned that timing of the PM visit which has already been altered once may undergo further changes in the last moments.
“We have addressed all possible aspects including crowd management to ensure smooth conduct of the programme. Hectic preparations which were on for the past one week and it would continue on Saturday night as well,” said Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Rai Mahimapat Ray.
Meanwhile, various Central and State security agencies held security rehearsals throughout the day to ensure watertight security system during the programme.
The administration has created eight zones for ensuring security at the Birsa Munda airport, helipad and the Prabhat Tara ground. The main venues of the PM visit have been taken over by the special protection group.
Elaborate orders have been passed for the magistrates and the policemen of each zone. For instance police force armed with wireless sets would be stationed at around one dozens places around the airport.
The police would also carry out patrolling around the airport during the visit. Unauthorised person would not be allowed entry in the prohibited areas.
The seating place at the Prabhat Tara ground has been divided into six sectors which would be under charge of several magistrates and police force. No one would be allowed to enter the venue without undergoing metal detector test and frisking.
