Member of Parliament Hema Malini recently met with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the Delhi Secretariat to talk about various development-related matters. The Chief Minister’s Office mentioned on social media that they had a meaningful discussion on current issues. Photos from the meeting were also shared by the Chief Minister’s Office.
On World Cancer Day, the Chief Minister participated in the ‘Jan Jan Jage, Cancer Bhage’ campaign at the NDMC Convention Centre alongside Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Pratap Rao Jadhav. During the event, she highlighted that cancer not only impacts the body but also affects mental strength, self-confidence, and the financial stability of families.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to fighting cancer, focusing on social support and human sensitivity in addition to medical treatment. She mentioned the growing significance of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in providing primary healthcare in Delhi, with around 350 operational centers offering free cancer screenings and essential medical services.
The Ayushman Bharat scheme has extended health security to millions of citizens, with over 43 crore people enrolled nationwide. In Delhi, hundreds of thousands of residents are benefiting from health coverage under this scheme. The Chief Minister also highlighted the presence of over 16,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country, offering medicines at significantly reduced prices.
Rekha Gupta disclosed that the central government has earmarked a budget of Rs 10,000 crore for major central hospitals in Delhi, such as AIIMS, Safdarjung, and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. This investment aims to enhance medical infrastructure, equipment, and facilities to provide improved and dignified patient care. She assured continued support from the Delhi government to institutions dedicated to public service and healthcare.
