Voiceof Sikkim; Sep 29, 2010; Gangtok/PIB:
The Public Information Campaign on Bharat Nirman is playing an important role in integrating the country said the Health Minister, Government of Sikkim Shri Dawa Norbu Takarpa. Inaugurating the PIC at Rinchenpong Community Centre the minister stressed on the importance of unity in diversity specially in a country like ours where there are more than 200 languages are spoken and innumberable culture. He stressed that language, religion should not be a barrier and everyone should be broad minded to learn from different communities. The Centre has undertaken various flagship programmes specially for the development of fur-flung villages such as PMGSY for which the state government has been giving extra impetus. He said it is only in Sikkim that compensation is given when land is taken for constructing of road under PMGSY.
Speaking on National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), the minister said the 24 primary health centres, 124 primary health sub centres, 4 district hospitals and one CRH have been strengthened. In addition, the state government has already launched the Annual Health Check Up for all people in Sikkim. The scheme which was launched by the Chief Minister in August this year proposes that each person in Sikkim would get a free annual health check up. A health profile would also be built up helping a person to get an instant feedback in case of any health related issues. He stressed the importance of spreading information among people as many times it is only ignorance leading to diseases. Shri Takarpa urged the public to attend the programme as they would get lot of knowledge and information on various issues.
BDO, Kaluk Shri Gaayas Pega said while the PIC is being held in Richenpong it is a matter of pride for the block as it is leading in Sikkim in the implementation of Shakshar Bharat Abhiyan. He thanked the teaching community, panchayat and the public for whole heartedly participating in implementing of Shakshar Bharat with 190 old aged persons are taking part in it.
Panchayat Secretary, Deythang Shri Punya Prasad Sharma said that the various flagship programmes like MGNREGA is being implemented in the block, however, there are misuses of RTI which has come as a stumbling block in the development process.
A 29 member troupe of Song & Drama Division, Kolkata are taking part in the programme. DAVP, Kolkata, Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB), NERMAC alongwith DFP, AIR, Doordarshan and Self Help Groups are participating in the exhibition. (PIB)
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