Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha today said the state government making every possible effort for the welfare of the people and extending various forms of assistance to those in need.
Speaking at the 72nd episode of ‘Mukhyamantri Samipeshu’ at his official residence, Dr Saha said the state’s healthcare infrastructure and medical services had undergone significant transformation, resulting in a decline in the number of patients being referred outside Tripura for treatment.
He said people were also benefiting from healthcare assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
During the programme, several people approached the Chief Minister seeking assistance for the treatment of family members suffering from serious and complex illnesses.
Ujjala Biswas (Sarkar) from Shibnagar in Bishalgarh subdivision sought assistance for the treatment of her daughter’s complicated leg condition.
Dr Saha informed her that advanced treatment could be facilitated in Tripura through telemedicine consultation with AIIMS, New Delhi, and assured her of necessary assistance.
Shankar Saha from Shibnagar, Agartala, sought help for his daughter’s treatment, while Narayan Banik from Badarghat sought assistance for his wife’s kidney-related treatment. Subal Saha from Town Bardowali also approached the Chief Minister seeking treatment assistance for his wife’s serious illness.
Dr Saha heard their grievances and directed the concerned officials to make arrangements for appropriate treatment and extend necessary assistance.
Others who sought medical support included Chandrakumar Das from Ramnagar, Subal Mitra from Badharghat, Shanta Das from Banshbangan, Abdul Barek Chowdhury from Nandanagar and Bakul Rani Das from Amtali. They sought assistance for the treatment of their children, spouses or other family members suffering from serious illnesses, including kidney-related ailments.
The Chief Minister also handed over financial assistance from the State Disaster Response Fund to the wives of Subhash Malakar of South Narayanpur and Sanjit Das of Badharghat, who died in natural disasters.
Among those present at the programme were Chief Minister’s Secretary Kiran Gitte, Health Department Director Dr Debashree Debbarma, GB Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Bidhan Goswami, IGM Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Nirmal Sarkar, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Cancer Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Shiromoni Debbarma, and other senior officials.
