Govt to provide free treatment to the poor

Giving much needed relief to the poor who were suffering from chronic diseases, state government decided to forward them free treatment.

Government also cleared the deck for inviting private investment in medical education. The farmers also got a relief in way of giving them more relaxation in interest on crop loan. Besides, government also announced formation of  "Uttar Pradesh Kushal Vikas Niti" and Rs Rs Kaushal Vikas Mission" under which department will impart training and forward other help to develop job oriented courses and to promote young entrepreneurs.  Government planned to train 45 lakh youths in next 4-years for the purpose. For Uttar Pradesh Kushal Vikas Niti, a governing council will be formed  under he chairmanship of Chief Minister while chief secretary will head State Steering Committee.

Taking some major decision here during the meeting of cabinet here on Monday morning, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced that those suffering from Heart problem, cancer, kidney or liver problems etc and comes under BPl Card Holders, BPl list or having not more than 3 acres of agriculture lands or even those whose annual income not exceeds Rs 35000 per annum, will be given free treatment in the Government hospital or later in medical and other medical institutions of the State. A budgetary sanction of Rs 25,000 crore has been made for the purpose. For Medical Education also, Akhilesh claimed to have invited private investment under Rs Incentive Scheme’ of the Government. He said that the investor will be facilitated with land at concessional rate other other facilities.

To promote agriculture sector, Akhilesh announced that they will give 1 percent more monetary help to farmers which will be in addition to 3 percent they were getting for the Centre for load upto Rs 3 lakh. For installing Milk Dairy Centre at Azamgarh, they will provide free land from State Agriculture Sector. Section 17-A of UP Krishi Utpadan Mandi Samiti Adhiniyam-1964 has been also amended which provided tax relief Rs Mandi Sulk’ upto five years for all organizations coming up with a maximum capital of Rs 5 crore in the State. Similarly free 1400 hectare of Nazul land will be provided at Mainpuri for erecting Trade Tax Bhawan. likewife 5 acres of land belonging to Tourism Department has been given on 99 years lease for erecting Central Institute of Hotel Management at Jagdishpur in Amethi.  Government also allocated land at Kurikupa (Hiran hamlet near Railway Station) in Tundla area of Ferojabad for construction of Taj International Airport, to promote tourism. A Rs (Tajganj Pariyojna) also get clearance of the cabinet under which all the main roads leading from Tajganj to Tajmahal will be upgraded for attracting tourist. Chief Minister also decided not to auction cold-storages of  NCDC which are closed due to non-payment of interest.

Akhilesh claimed that 50 percent of the dues will be met out from Government budget while remaining will be cleared after looking avenues from Cooperative Department land. Government also announced Rs Fixed Price Contract’ scheme for the Working Agencies of the State as well as the Central Government under which a cost fixed for any work could be increased by 15 percent of the lowest tender if the reason behind the increase is made clear by the Party. To improve the power scenario in the state, government decided to give 60 qusec of water to lalitpur Hydro Power Project. Government also cleared revision in salaries of Engineering Services, Administrative services and other wings of local bodies. Government also cleared the increase in fees of Oath Commissioners  for filing affaidavit. Chief Minister also forwarded facilities to the employees of Higher Judicial Services in the State.