Lucknow,

18 Jan (HS): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated in the capital Lucknow on

Sunday that Uttar Pradesh will become the country's largest healthcare and

medical technology hub. He stated that the government is moving forward with

full commitment towards making the state a national and global hub of medical

technology, healthcare innovation, and pharma manufacturing. Under the guidance

of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh has undergone historic

transformation in the healthcare sector over the past nine and a quarter years,

the results of which are clearly visible on the ground today.

Quality

care at the last mile: Addressing the Health Conclave, the Chief Minister said

that Uttar Pradesh, as the country's largest healthcare consumer market, bears

the burden of the health needs of over 350 million people. In the past nine and

a quarter years, Uttar Pradesh has transformed the health sector in ways

previously unimaginable. The Chief Minister said that before the implementation

of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, if someone in a poor family became

seriously ill, the entire family would be gripped by fear and financial crisis.

Treatment was often left incomplete due to lack of government support and

resources. Today, 55 million families in Uttar Pradesh have been issued

Ayushman Golden Cards, providing free healthcare services up to Rs. 5 lakh per

family. Eligible families who could not join the Ayushman Yojana for some

reason have been covered through the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana.

From

Technology to Ease of Living: The Chief Minister said that the next goal is to

realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of ease of living.

This requires the maximum use of technology. The screening process should begin

at the village level, so that patients don't have to travel 40-50 kilometers

unnecessarily. The Health and Wellness Center should determine the level of

care a patient needs. This is possible through teleconsultation, telemedicine,

and AI-based screening.

New

impetus to the medical device and pharma sector: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

stated that the Medical Device Park in the Yamuna Authority area and the Bulk

Drug Pharma Park in Lalitpur are being developed on a war footing. The

objective is not only to achieve a self-reliant India, but also to move from

Make in India to Make for the World. The COVID-19

pandemic has taught us that the world displays its monopoly during times of

crisis. Therefore, the country and the state must become self-reliant in the

fields of health and medical technology.

Invitation

to investors to come to UP: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while inviting

domestic and international investors and industry leaders to visit Uttar

Pradesh, said that the state has excellent infrastructure, a safe environment,

and a single-window system. The government will ensure timely approvals and

support at every level. He expressed confidence that Uttar Pradesh can become a

major hub not only in the country but also globally in the fields of medical

technology, healthcare, and pharma.

During

the event, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dedicated the UP-IMRAS (Integrated

Medical Research Application System) software by pressing a remote button. This

state-of-the-art integrated digital platform has been developed to simplify,

transparently, and timely conduct research related to clinical trials,

pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Through this software, researchers will

now be able to submit all their research requirements, proposals, and

permissions completely online.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi