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Jai Ram flags off 30 new ambulances
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur flagged off 30 new ambulances for different parts of the State to facilitate the patients keeping in view the...
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur flagged off 30 new ambulances for different parts of the State to facilitate the patients keeping in view the geographical location of Himachal Pradesh and the continuous requirement of ambulances.
While interacting with the media on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the State Government was committed to provide better health care facilities near to door-step in the difficult geographical conditions and far-flung areas of the State and every possible facility was being extended to the patients so that they do not face any inconvenience in getting treatment. He said that the National Ambulance Service was started on PPP in the State on 25th December, 2010.
Jai Ram Thakur said that the State Government has dedicated 46 ambulances in the year 2019, 100 ambulances in the year 2020 and 50 ambulances in the year 2022, thus 196 ambulances were provided under the National Ambulance Service 108, to facilitate the people of the State. Apart from this, the Government has also dedicated 10 Jeevandhara Health Ambulances for public welfare in the year 2020, he said.
Jai Ram Thakur also presided over a programme on theme Contribution of Tribal Heroes in the Freedom Struggle organised by the Institute of Tribal Studies, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, New Delhi and All India Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram in Himachal Pradesh University campus today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the brave heroes who belonged to the tribal areas have contributed significantly in the freedom struggle. Freedom fighter Tilka Majhi organized the Paharia tribe against the atrocities of the British East India Company and attacked the Company Fund, for which he was sentenced to death. The great freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda agitated to end the British Rule. Similarly, many tribal heroes including Thalakal Chanthu, Nilambar, Radho ji Bhangre took part in the freedom struggle, for which they were tortured. Many freedom fighters were sent to jail and some were hanged to death. He said that many heroes like Munshi Saje Ram, Thakur Devi Singh, Thakur Shiv Chand of Lahaul Spiti district and Jangi Ram and Bhag Saran of Kinnaur district played an important role in the freedom movement.
Jai Ram Thakur said that during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, we got an opportunity to know the stories of many freedom fighters who were unsung heroes till now. He said that it is very important for the youth to know about the history of our country and freedom fighters. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a golden opportunity to remember the contribution of those great freedom fighters who dedicated their lives for the pride and glory of the country, he added.
