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02 Nov

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils $432-Crore Canal Water Projects Across 316 Patiala Villages to Counter Groundwater Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Canal water, drinking water, Patiala, Public Health, Punjab, water treatment

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday dedicated two state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plants, built at a cost of ₹432.65 crore at village Mandoli in Ghanaour constituency of Patiala, providing a major boost to access to safe drinking water across the region. The project will supply clean canal water daily to 316 villages across five Assembly constituencies, covering 4.50 lakh residents and 70,000 households through a 752-kilometre pipeline network. Besides addressing the groundwater crisis and tackling contamination, including fluoride, the project will provide a long-term solution to drinking water challenges, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to making clean…

01 Nov

Haryana To Map All Government Health Facilities Digitally; Hospitals, PHCs And Ayush Centres To Be Accessible In One Click

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGIS Mapping, HARSAC, Haryana Government, Healthcare, Public Health

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh: The Haryana government is working to bring its entire public healthcare network onto a single digital map, allowing citizens to access information about government hospitals, primary health centres (PHCs), sub-health centres and Ayush facilities through a unified platform. The initiative will use Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping to consolidate information about healthcare institutions managed by the state's Health, Ayush, and Medical Education and Research departments. The platform is also expected to help policymakers identify gaps in healthcare infrastructure and plan improvements across urban, semi-urban and rural areas. Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department,…

12 Sep

Haryana Tops India in Blood Donation for Third Straight Year, Set for National Honour

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanablood donation, e-RaktKosh, Haryana, Healthcare, Medical Infrastructure, Public Health

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has secured the top rank across the country in voluntary blood donation for the third consecutive year, driven by robust civic participation, comprehensive digital integration, and expanding healthcare infrastructure. The Government of India will confer the national honour on the state during the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day event on October 1, 2026, at Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi. Announcing the achievement in Chandigarh, Dr. Sumita Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, stated that verified data on the national e-RaktKosh portal placed Haryana first among all states in blood…

17 Aug

Over 75 Per Cent of Mental Health Beneficiaries Under Punjab’s Health Scheme Aged 18 to 45, Data Shows

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Balbir Singh, mental health, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Public Health, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serious health condition does not only affect a person's wellbeing; it can place an enormous emotional and financial burden on an entire family. When the illness is related to mental health, stigma, lack of awareness and concerns over treatment costs can create additional barriers, often delaying the decision to seek professional help. Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is helping address one part of that challenge by making covered mental-health treatment financially accessible. Data from the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab, as of August 11, 2026, shows that in the available seven-month period, 709 beneficiaries received…

14 Aug

Haryana Strengthens TB-Free India Mission by Appointing Lawmakers as District Chairpersons

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaArti Singh Rao, District Chairpersons, Haryana health, Public Health, TB Mukt Bharat, Tuberculosis Elimination

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced on Friday that the state is significantly strengthening its commitment to the ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ mission by actively involving Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly in the statewide tuberculosis elimination drive. Reaffirming the health department's resolve on the occasion of the nation's 80th Independence Day, the minister stated that a coordinated, community-led framework has been established to transform the medical initiative into a mass movement across every district. Given their close connection with local communities, MPs and MLAs across all districts have been appointed as district-level chairpersons…

30 Jul

Haryana Cracks Down on Counterfeit Drug Syndicates: 16 Arrested, Major Seizures Reported

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCounterfeit Drugs, Drug Enforcement, FDA, Gurugram, Haryana, Mounjaro, Public Health

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has emerged as a leader in the nationwide fight against the illicit pharmaceutical trade, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) executing a series of high-profile crackdowns under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. State authorities have arrested 16 individuals for their involvement in the manufacturing and distribution of spurious medicines. Of these, 12 arrests were secured by the FDA Gurugram unit, which has successfully dismantled several interstate smuggling networks and confiscated counterfeit medications valued at approximately ₹70 lakh. The enforcement drive is being executed under the directives of Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of…

30 Jul

Punjab to Open Applications for Second Cohort of Mental Health Fellows to Combat Substance Abuse

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAddiction, Fellowship, Healthcare, mental health, Public Health, Punjab, rehabilitation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reinforcing its commitment to tackling drug addiction through a comprehensive approach, the Punjab government launched India’s first fellowship against substance abuse, the Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) in February 2026. Thirteen fellows from the first cohort of the programme are now working across Punjab to strengthen mental healthcare services. LMHP fellows work across the state under the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean Virudh initiative, supporting healthcare services and integrating a health- and community-first perspective in the state’s fight against drugs. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening the state’s mental healthcare system and ensuring…

14 May

Haryana Health Minister Unveils Healthcare Infrastructure Projects Worth 2.86 Crore in Gurugram

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, Gurugram, Haryana health, Infrastructure, Medical Centres, Public Health, Rural Care

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Aarti Singh Rao, Haryana’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Research, and Ayush, dedicated several developmental projects worth approximately 2.86 crore to the public in the Gurugram district this Thursday. Accompanied by Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, the Minister emphasized that the provincial government is committed to bringing historic changes to the healthcare sector to ensure every citizen has access to timely and quality medical care. Given that Gurugram is the most populous district in the province, she noted that the administration is focusing on expanding the health framework to meet the demands of rapid urbanization and population growth,…

07 May

New health centres approved for Khori Kalan and Khatodra as Haryana bolsters rural healthcare

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, Haryana health, Mahendragarh, Medical Infrastructure, Nuh District, Public Health, Rural clinics

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced on Thursday that the provincial government is continuing its concerted efforts to strengthen medical infrastructure across rural and remote regions of the state. As part of this ongoing commitment, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has granted in-principle approval for the establishment of two new health facilities in the Nuh and Mahendragarh districts. The move is designed to bridge the gap in medical accessibility and ensure that high-quality care is available to residents right at their doorstep. According to the official announcement, a sub-health centre will be established in the village…

06 May

Haryana Water Minister Shruti Choudhry Assures State of Uninterrupted Drinking Water Supply Amid Rising Heat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhiwani, Conservation, drinking water, Haryana, irrigation, Public Health, Shruti Choudhry, Water supply

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has assured citizens that the provincial government is fully committed to ensuring an uninterrupted and clean supply of drinking water across the state. During a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from the Irrigation and Public Health Engineering departments on Wednesday, the minister emphasized that no region should face a shortage as temperatures continue to climb. She made it clear that the administration views the provision of potable water as a top priority and will provide all necessary resources and funding to maintain the infrastructure required for consistent delivery.…