President lays foundation stone for Super Speciality Hospital and Medical College in Gujarat
03 October 2022 | News
Foundation stones laid for various projects of Government of Gujarat
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The President of India, Droupadi Murmu has laid the foundation stones for a Super Speciality Hospital and a medical college in Gujarat, to cater to the needs of the tribal population of Narmada district.
She said that in the field of healthcare, Gujarat has made impressive achievements. The President noted that Gujarat is the first state in India to issue health cards to pregnant women. She also noted that according to a report of NITI Aayog released in 2020-21, Gujarat ranks first in the country in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal "Good Health and Well-being".
The President inaugurated/laid the foundation stones for various projects of Government of Gujarat related to health, irrigation, water supply and also the projects of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways related to upgradation of Deendayal Port, Kandla from GMERS, Gandhinagar on October 3, 2022.
