LUCKNOW | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Uttar Pradesh is on a definitive path to becoming a global destination for medical technology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and healthcare innovation. Speaking at the inauguration of the UP Healthtech Conclave 1.0, the CM emphasized that the state’s primary mission is to provide high-quality, affordable medical services to the very last person in the social strata.
Redefining Healthcare through Technology
During the event, the Chief Minister launched the UP Healthtech Medical Research Application Software. This digital platform is designed to bring transparency and efficiency to clinical trials and pharmaceutical research. Additionally, he released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) booklet containing 22 protocols for Institutional Ethics Committees to standardize research across the state.
The CM highlighted that the “Ease of Living” vision of the Prime Minister can only be realized through the maximum use of technology. He suggested that health screening should begin at the village level, ensuring that patients do not have to travel long distances (40–50 km) for basic medical consultations.
Milestones in Public Health
Reflecting on the state’s progress over the last seven years, the CM noted:
Ayushman Bharat Success: Over 5.5 crore Ayushman cards have been issued, providing a lifeline to poor families who previously struggled with medical expenses.
Disease Eradication: UP has seen a massive victory against Encephalitis, recording zero deaths in the last two years. Significant strides have also been made in controlling Tuberculosis (TB).
Institutional Progress: Maternal and infant mortality rates have seen a sharp decline, now aligning with national averages due to improved institutional delivery systems.
A Call for Investment and Housing
Beyond healthcare, the CM used the platform to invite global investors, citing UP’s robust infrastructure, security, and “Single Window” clearance system.
In a concurrent development for urban welfare, the CM transferred the first installment of funds to 9,421 beneficiaries under the PM Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0. He remarked that this initiative would soon fulfill the dream of homeownership for over two lakh families in the state.
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