The Bhamashah Swasthya Bima Yojana has done very well in Rajasthan. Over 25 lakh people have benefitted so far under this scheme since its launch on 13 December, 2015 We are also executing many PPP projects in various district hospitals. We are also one of those States where chemotherapy is available in many district hospitals, says Kali Charan Saraf, Minister for Medical, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Rajasthan, recently in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN).
Q Since joining the Department in 2016, how do you view the status of Health Sector of Rajasthan?
I joined in December 2016 as Health Minister of Rajasthan. It is the geographically largest state of India with a less population density. There are very poor people in the village areas. We have desert, tribal population and hilly areas, etc. Thus, the biggest challenge has been to provide health services to all. I, along with my team of officers have worked hard to start many new initiatives. Today, these initiatives have given a new strength to our State. Hon’ble CM Vasundhara Raje has been kind enough to give full support to our Department. As a result, we have been able to do many things. Of these, recruitment of doctors is the single biggest achievement of my tenure. Many new super specialist doctors and medical practitioners have joined us. Further, we are under the process of starting many new medical colleges in Rajasthan. Many of them will see the light of the day this year.
It’s not a small feat. In just two years, I have been given a chance to start so many medical colleges which normally people start in 30 to 40 years. And I am very much thankful to Government of India for providing all the resources to start these medical colleges. In future, these medical colleges will provide a new breed of medical graduate and postgraduates. And the recruitment of doctors and nurses will give a new boost to health system. As vacancies have been a big challenge, now recruitment has started and a number of recruitment drives have already been completed.
Q The department has gained a lot from your vision and hard work, how do you envision your next three months?
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