Arunachal Guv launches state-level Ayushman Bhava campaign

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik launched the State-level Ayushman Bhava campaign from Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday.
The campaign, which was launched by President Droupadi Murmu from Gandhinagar in Gujarat earlier in the day, aims to ensure optimum delivery of health schemes to every intended beneficiary, including those in the last mile of India.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that ‘Ayushman Bhava’ is a blessing for a long and healthy life. He complimented everyone involved in building an intensified campaign around it to enhance awareness about various health schemes with a view to achieve saturation coverage of essential and critical healthcare services in both rural and urban areas.
Parnaik said that with the launch of Ayushman Bhava campaign and the planned State-wide activities, the Health Department will be able to further improve the delivery of all National and State-run health schemes to every intended beneficiary, ensuring quality healthcare service delivery to the citizens, especially at the Ayushman Bharat Health & Wellness Centre level.
He said that this ‘Antyodaya’ approach of saturation of healthcare services in every village embodies the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a healthier and more prosperous India. He thanked the Union Health Minister for taking the initiative to build momentum for the noble cause.
The Governor said that with cooperation from all Government departments, every individual – including women, children, and the elderly will be touched through the three planned elements during the campaign namely, Ayushman Apke Dwar 3.0, Ayushman Sabha and Ayushman Mela at Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centre. He urged all to join hands in the noble endeavour and make it a resounding success.
The Governor also said that Ayushman Bhava must be a collective ‘whole of society’ effort. He strongly recommended that the tribal communities, Panchayat members and Gaan Burahs assist the Government health organizations by encouraging ‘volunteer men and women’, who can be trained in ‘first aid’ and in maintaining ‘hygiene and sanitation’ in the villages as well as households. Such volunteers will act as the first line of healthcare and can be duly incentivized. The contributions of individual volunteers will greatly add to the Ayushman Bhava campaign, he said.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who virtually joined the launch event from his hometown Tawang, highlighted the areas which need to be focused to make the health governance successful in the State.
On the occasion, the Governor conferred ‘best performing district’ awards under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA) to Namsai, West Siang and Papum Pare districts. He also awarded ‘best performing non-governmental organization’ under PMTBMBA to Olley Al Foundation, Ziro, Indian Red Cross Society, Arunachal Pradesh, and Oju Welfare Association, Naharlagun.
Certificates of appreciation for ‘Ni-kshay Mitras’ (TB patient care-takers) were announced and the names were Health Minister Alo Libang, former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, MLAs Tana Hali Tara, Techi Kaso, Kanggong Taku and Karikho Kri, Itanagar Mayor Tamme Phassang, Rajiv Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof Saket Kushwaha, and DIG (Prison) Tojo Karga.
Health Minister Alo Libang and Health Secretary Liyon Borang also spoke on the occasion, while Principal Secretary (Health) Dr Sharat Chauhan presented a roadmap for the health sector through a PowerPoint presentation.