JP Nadda Inaugurates New Eye Building at IGIMS, Highlights Health Sector Achievements

Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurated the new eye building at IGIMS in Patna. He highlighted the Modi government's health sector achievements over the last decade, thanked CM Nitish Kumar for AIIMS land in Darbhanga, and emphasized Ayushman Bharat's impact. CM Nitish Kumar outlined IGIMS's expansion plans.

Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda inaugurated the eye building of the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science (IGIMS) hospital in Patna, along with other medical facilities in the state. Speaking at the event, Nadda noted that his first inauguration after resuming office was at IGIMS, where he previously laid the foundation stone in 2019 alongside CM Nitish Kumar.

During his address, Nadda lauded the achievements of the Modi government in the health sector over the past ten years. He pointed out the increase in All India Medical Sciences (AIIMS) institutions from 6 to 22. Nadda also expressed gratitude to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for providing land for the new AIIMS in Darbhanga, which he plans to visit.

Nadda emphasized the success of the Ayushman Bharat health coverage scheme, describing it as the world's largest, benefiting 55 crore people with coverage of 5 lakh rupees. He also praised IGIMS hospital for serving patients from Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, and Nepal, and noted the establishment of 75 new super-speciality blocks nationwide, including 5 in Bihar.

CM Nitish Kumar discussed IGIMS's expansion, highlighting plans to increase beds from 770 to 2500, with a new 1200-bed super-speciality facility under construction. He reflected on the improvements in Bihar's health sector since 2005, noting the increase in patient visits and the decision to provide free medicines.

On the political front, Kumar mentioned his return to the NDA fold, acknowledging past mistakes in alliances with the RJD and Congress and pledging not to ally with them again.

(With inputs from agencies.)