{"id":8652,"date":"2026-01-15T18:56:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=8652"},"modified":"2026-01-15T18:56:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:56:51","slug":"cm-sukhu-meets-union-health-minister-seeks-centres-support-for-strengthening-health-infrastructure-in-himachal-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=8652","title":{"rendered":"CM Sukhu Meets Union Health Minister, Seeks Centre\u2019s Support for Strengthening Health Infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>CM Sukhu Meets Union Health Minister, Seeks Centre\u2019s Support for Strengthening Health Infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Delhi:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chief Minister<strong>\u00a0Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu<\/strong> today called on <strong>Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda<\/strong> in New Delhi to discuss key health initiatives and seek the Centre\u2019s support for the development of <strong>health infrastructure<\/strong> in Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, CM Sukhu requested the Union Minister to take up <strong>state-specific projects at the central level<\/strong> and extend assistance for strengthening the healthcare system across Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for <strong>upgrading health infrastructure<\/strong>, including modern medical facilities, and expanding the reach of the <strong>Ayushman Bharat Programme<\/strong> to benefit more citizens in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions also focused on enhancing the overall quality of healthcare services, improving accessibility in remote and hilly regions, and addressing the challenges faced by the state\u2019s health sector.<\/p>\n<p>Responding positively, Union Minister <strong>J P Nadda<\/strong> assured the Chief Minister of all possible support from the Central Government. He reiterated that the Centre is fully committed to <strong>strengthening healthcare services, developing modern infrastructure, and expanding health coverage<\/strong> under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHad a productive discussion regarding overall development in the State of Himachal Pradesh,\u201d Nadda said, highlighting the collaborative approach between the state and central governments.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting underscores Himachal Pradesh\u2019s focus on <strong>modernizing health facilities, improving public health services, and ensuring better healthcare access<\/strong> for its citizens, particularly in rural and hilly areas.<\/p>\n<p>Senior officials from the state and central health departments accompanied the Chief Minister during the discussions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CM Sukhu Meets Union Health Minister, Seeks Centre\u2019s Support for Strengthening Health Infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh.\u00a0 &nbsp; New Delhi: &nbsp; 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