CM Rekha unveils Hedgewar’s statue
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday unveiled the statue of Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the first Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), at Dr Hedgewar Arogya Sansthan in Shahdara.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the vision and mission initiated by Dr Hedgewar have today evolved into a strong and expansive organisation dedicated to the service of the nation.
She stated that the statue installed at the institute is not merely a memorial but a continuing source of inspiration embodying service, dedication and the spirit of ‘Nation First’. Cabinet Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, MLA from Vishwas Nagar, Om Prakash Sharma, MLA from Laxmi Nagar, Abhay Verma, MLA from Shahdara, Sanjay Goyal, MLA from Krishna Nagar, Anil Goyal, along with other public representatives, doctors, paramedical staff and citizens, were present at the event.
Considering the growing needs of patients, the Chief Minister also announced the expansion of the hospital, saying a new floor will soon be constructed and modern medical equipment installed.
She said any existing shortcomings at the institute would be addressed on priority. Directions have been issued to the departments to prepare a detailed report and begin the expansion work at the earliest.
She emphasised that building a strong and well-organised health network to ensure quality healthcare for the large population of trans-Yamuna remains a key priority of the government.
The chief minister stated that during the government’s one-year tenure, several historic steps have been taken to strengthen healthcare services. Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi, health coverage has been increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. She further said that a ‘Vay Vandan Yojana’ has been launched for all senior citizens above 70 years of age. So far, more than 7 lakh citizens have registered under the scheme, and nearly 30,000 individuals have received treatment benefits.
The Chief Minister said 370 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been established in Delhi, with a target of setting up 1,100 centres.
This, she said, will enhance transparency, curb corruption and make treatment processes more efficient and streamlined.
She noted that due to the neglect by previous governments, several hospitals lacked essential machines. However, the present government has taken concrete steps to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure.
At GB Pant Hospital, advanced facilities, including a state-of-the-art CT scanner, a neuro lab and a neuro ICU, have been established.
The Chief Minister also announced that the long-inactive Yamunapar Development Board has been revived and provided with a special fund of Rs 700 crore. Through this allocation, rapid development of roads, drainage systems and other infrastructure in the Yamunapar region is being undertaken.
