Imphal, Sep 15 (UNI) Health and Family Welfare Minister L. Jayantakumar Singh flagged off a rally as part of the observation of Ayushman Bharat Pakhwara here today at Kangla. The rally culminated at JNIMS, Poromopat.
Jayantakumar said the rally was organized to celebrate the completion of one year of Ayushman Bharat which was initiated by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister. He said that such rally will help to highlight the health schemes introduced by the government.
The direction of health service and its system have been changed towards a new course he added. Health service is now no longer limited to the treatment or medication of a sick person. The new concept of health service includes well being of people. It aims to let the people live healthily and happily, he said. Many welfare schemes of the people have been covered under the new health policy of the government, he added.