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Punjab Health Minister inaugurates renovated ESI headquarters and outlines major healthcare expansion

Chandigarh, Apr 16 (UNI) Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Thursday inaugurated the newly renovated Directorate of Health Services (ESI) headquarters in Punjab.
The directorate has been upgraded at a cost of approximately Rs 21 lakh.
Following the ceremony, the Minister led a high-level review meeting to assess the operational progress and upcoming expansion of the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) healthcare network.
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