In a major milestone aimed at revolutionizing medical infrastructure in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday officially inaugurated the 120-bed ultra-modern 'Capital Hospital' in Moga. Hailed as the district's first National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH)-accredited multi-specialty facility, this newly launched healthcare center is set to bring world-class medical treatments for critical illnesses directly to the doorstep of residents in the Malwa region. Addressing a public gathering during the inauguration, the Chief Minister emphasized that patients will no longer need to undertake strenuous and expensive journeys to distant metropolitan cities for specialized healthcare, marking a monumental leap forward in the state's medical sector.Cashless Treatment and Integration with State & Central Health SchemesHighlighting the accessibility of the new facility, the Chief Minister announced that eligible patients can seamlessly avail comprehensive cashless medical treatments under both the Punjab government's flagship "Chief Minister Sehat Bima Yojana" and the central "Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana." The Mann administration continues to scale up healthcare access aggressively through a robust grassroots network of 1,090 Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state. Emphasizing the broader vision of his government, CM Mann reiterated that healthcare and education remain the two strongest pillars of holistic societal development, noting that his administration is fully dedicated to restoring public trust in these essential humanitarian sectors through quality infrastructure and advanced medical technology.Transforming Education and Public Safety Milestones in PunjabExpanding beyond healthcare strides, the Chief Minister spotlighted the remarkable transformation witnessed in Punjab's educational landscape since 2022. He proudly noted that Punjab has climbed from 27th rank to emerge as the number-one state nationwide in school education, outperforming traditional leaders like Kerala through the establishment of modern 'Schools of Eminence'. Highlighting the direct impact of these academic reforms, the Chief Minister shared that government school selections in the prestigious NEET exam surged dramatically from just 82 students in 2022 to an impressive 881 students this year. Furthermore, he underscored the success of pioneering administrative initiatives such as the specialized Road Safety Force—comprising nearly 1,600 trained personnel—which has successfully reduced highway fatalities by almost 50 percent since its launch, alongside comprehensive health security measures like the Mukhyamantri Sehat Yojana providing up to Rs 10 lakh in annual cashless coverage.
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