Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda Monday urged the private sectors to join hands with Government's Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for three areas — Prime Minister Dialysis Scheme, free Diagnostics facilities to rural people and strengthening of National Institute of Pathology.
Inaugurating a Scientific Symposium, organised by Dr lal Pathlabs to mark the 100th birth anniversary of its founder, Dr (Maj) SK lal, Nadda said, "The Government is committed to take PM Dialysis Yojna to district level for free facility for those Below Poverty line (BPl) and 400 centres' proposals on the PPP model from States have been approved. The Government cannot do it alone and reputable and leading private players like Dr lal Pathlabs need to come together."
Appreciating Dr lal Pathlabs' immense contribution in the field of laboratory medicine, Union Health Minister said the Government will provide "full support" to private players which have "expertise, brand and credibility and can provide quality and affordable facilities" to a large number of people."
"PPP model would bring in great help to people of rural areas, where Primary Healthcare Centres would have world class diagnostic facilities, which would be free for BPl and affordable for APl and other categories. Government of India stands committed in this regard but due to lack of infrastructure the Government healthcare units alone would not be able to cater to the need," he added.
On the occasion, Brig Dr Arvind lal, Chairman and Managing Director of Dr lal Pathlabs said, "On this historic day of my father's centenary celebrations, I wish to thank all my patients, clients and investors for their continued support which, has made Dr lal Pathlabs the most sought after brand in the field of laboratory medicine. We have reached this far by adhering to the highest standards of quality, service and ethics.”