Lucknow, January 18: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said in the capital Lucknow on Sunday that Uttar Pradesh will become the country’s largest healthcare and medical technology hub.
He said that the government is moving forward with full commitment towards making the state a national and global hub of medical technology, healthcare innovation, and pharma manufacturing. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh has made historic changes in the health sector in the last nine and a quarter years, the results of which are clearly visible on the ground today.
Addressing the Health Conclave, the Chief Minister said that Uttar Pradesh, as the country’s largest healthcare consumer market, bears the burden of the health needs of more than 350 million people. In the last nine and a quarter years, Uttar Pradesh has achieved transformation in the health sector that was previously unimaginable.
Chief Minister said that before the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, if someone in a poor family became seriously ill, the entire family would be gripped by fear and financial crisis. Treatment would often go unmet due to lack of government support or resources. Today, Ayushman Golden Cards have been issued to 5.5 crore families in Uttar Pradesh, providing free healthcare services worth up to โน5 lakh per family. Eligible families who could not join the Ayushman Yojana for some reason are covered through the Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
Yogi said that the next goal is to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ease of Living’ vision. For this, maximum use of technology is essential. The screening process should begin at the village level, so that patients do not have to travel 40-50 kilometers unnecessarily. The Health and Wellness Center should determine the level of care a patient needs. This is possible through teleconsultation, telemedicine, and AI-based screening.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the Medical Device Park in the Yamuna Authority area and the Bulk Drug Pharma Park in Lalitpur are being developed on a war footing. The objective is not only to achieve a self-reliant India, but also to move from “Make in India” to “Make for the World.” The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that the world displays its monopoly during times of crisis. Therefore, the country and the state must become self-reliant in the fields of health and medical technology.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while inviting domestic and international investors and industry leaders to visit Uttar Pradesh, stated that the state has excellent infrastructure, a secure environment, and a single-window system. The government will ensure timely approvals and support at all levels. He expressed confidence that Uttar Pradesh can become a major hub not only in the country but also globally in the fields of medical technology, healthcare, and pharma.
During the event, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dedicated the UP-IMRAS (Integrated Medical Research Application System) software by pressing a remote button. This state-of-the-art integrated digital platform has been developed to simplify, transparently, and timely conduct research related to clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Through this software, researchers will now be able to submit all their research requirements, proposals, and permissions completely online.