At the Shri Khodaldham Trust-Cancer Hospital’s foundation stone-laying ceremony, the PM speaks via video message
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21th Jan. Today, during the Shri Khodaldham Trust-Cancer Hospital’s foundation stone laying event, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks by video message.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister acknowledged how honored he was to be in contact with the followers of Khodal Maa and the sacred region of Khodal Dham. Shri Modi emphasized that with the laying of the cornerstone for the Cancer Hospital and Research Center in Amreli, the Shri Khodaldham Trust has made a significant advancement in the area of public welfare and service. In addition, he wished the Shri Khodaldham Trust-Kagwad well on its 14th anniversary of founding.
The Prime Minister stated that the Shri Khodaldham Trust was founded 14 years ago by the Leuva Patidar community with the intention of serving others with commitment, values, and service. Subsequently, the Prime Minister declared that the trust’s services have transformed millions of people’s lives. “This Trust has done excellent work in every direction, be it in the field of education, agriculture, or health,” the Prime Minister declared, expressing confidence that the cancer hospital that is currently under construction in Amreli will serve as another shining example of the spirit of service and greatly benefit the entire region of Saurashtra, including Amreli.
The Prime Minister stressed that while treating a major illness such as cancer can be extremely tough for both the patient and their family, the government is working to make sure that no patient has to deal with this. Approximately thirty new cancer hospitals have been established throughout the nation in the last nine years, and development on ten more facilities is currently underway, according to the prime minister.
In order to effectively treat cancer, the prime minister emphasized the significance of early detection. He made the point that by the time the villagers receive a diagnosis, the disease has already begun to spread. The Prime Minister stated that in order to prevent such circumstances, the Central Government has constructed over 1.5 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at the village level, with a focus on early identification of numerous critical illnesses, including cancer. “Doctors also receive a great deal of assistance in treating cancer when it is discovered early,” he continued. As he noted Ayushman Arogya Mandir’s critical role in the early diagnosis of ailments like cervical cancer and breast cancer, Shri Modi stated that women had also profited enormously from the Central Government’s efforts.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Gujarat has developed into a major medical hub of India and has seen unparalleled advancements in the last 20 years in the field of health. He told them that there were only 11 medical colleges in Gujarat up till 2002, but now there are 40. He went on to say that in the past 20 years, there have been nearly five times as many MBBS seats here, and there have also been roughly three times as many PG seats. “AIIMS is now located in Rajkot as well,” he stated. Additionally, he emphasized that, in the last 20 years, the number of Diploma Pharmacy Colleges has gone from six to about thirty, while the number of Pharmacy Colleges in Gujarat has increased from only 13 in 2002 to about 100 now. With the establishment of community health clinics in every village, Gujarat has demonstrated a paradigm of significant reform in the health sector, PM Modi said, bringing health amenities to impoverished and tribal areas. “The Gujarati public’s faith in the 108 ambulance service has been steadily growing,” he continued.
Shri Modi underlined that any nation’s progress depends on having a robust and healthy community. The Prime Minister stated, “With the blessings of Khodal Mata, our government is following this thinking today.” He brought up the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which has assisted in the treatment of over 6 crore people to date, many of whom are cancer patients, and has allowed them to save one lakh crore rupees. In addition, he announced the establishment of 10,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which would provide drugs at an 80% savings. Additionally, the prime minister announced that there would now be 25,000 PM Jan Aushadhi Centers. He said that by saving patients, Rs 30,000 crores had been saved. “Many cancer patients have benefited from government price controls on cancer medications,” he continued.
Emphasizing his extensive history with the trust, Prime Minister Modi presented nine demands. First and foremost, to conserve every drop of water and raise awareness of the issue. Second: Raise village-level understanding of digital transactions. Third: Strive to establish your city, neighborhood, and village as the cleanest in the area. Fourth: Use as many Made in India products as you can and promote regional goods. Fifth: Visit other countries and encourage domestic travel. Sixth: Raise farmers’ knowledge of natural farming. Seventh: Make Shri-Ann a part of your regular meals. Eighth: Make physical activity, yoga, or sports a priority in your life. Lastly, avoid using drugs of any type and becoming addicted. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the cancer hospital that is being built in Amreli will become an example for the welfare of society as a whole, and that the trust will continue to carry out its tasks with all of its commitment and skill. He wished Shri Khodaldham Trust and Leuva Patidar Samaj the very best. He continued, saying, “You should continue to engage in social service by the grace of Mother Khodal.”
The Prime Minister encouraged the wealthy class to have their weddings performed domestically rather than abroad as he concluded his speech. The Prime Minister said, “Just like Made in India, now Wed in India.”
