Mathura, 8 Oct (HS): During the fair organised at Pandit

Deendayal Dham (Farah), Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister

Brijesh Pathak said that the true tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay is to

extend the benefits of the government's public welfare schemes to the poor,

farmers, youth and the last person of the society.

Highlighting the expansion of health services and the

implementation of public welfare policies in the state, the Deputy Chief

Minister said that under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, eligible families are

being provided free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. He informed that according to

the budget figures for the year 2026-27, a total of 81 medical colleges are

operating in the state, of which 45 are government and 36 are private. Expansion

of health and medical education is also a priority in districts that currently

lack medical colleges.

Brijesh Pathak said that the government's policies are based

on the principles of Antyodaya and Integral Human Philosophy. Amidst efforts to

create a negative environment, people should move forward, inspired by

Panditji's thoughts. Cabinet Minister Bhupendra Chaudhary also addressed the

program and highlighted Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay's Integral Humanism,

Antyodaya, and national service.

During the fair, the Deputy Chief Minister participated

virtually in the national launch of the Prime Minister's TB Free India

Campaign, led by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda.

As part of the campaign, the first phase of JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) teams

is being launched in 55 districts across 11 states. The aim is to spread the

message of TB eradication and timely treatment to every village through the

energy and participation of youth.

On this occasion, along with the Deputy Chief Minister,

Rajya Sabha MP Tejveer Singh, District Panchayat President Kishan Chaudhary,

social worker Sohanlal Katib, besides the officials and officers of the fair

committee were present.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi