Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal, on Thursday, said Punjab was all set to promote medical tourism as this sector had great scope to boost the state’s economy.
Addressing a gathering while presenting the Human Achievers Awards at CII, Badal said the Medicity at New Chandigarh would be established on 300 acres with world-class hospitals being set up.
He said New Chandigarh had the potential to emerge as the medical hub of North India as Punjab was already equipped with first-class infrastructure in health sector as compared to other states.
The DCM also said that India was the second most populated country, but unfortunately governments had not paid much attention to medical facilities for the needy. Calling NGOs to come forward and save the girl child, Badal said the sex ratio in Punjab had improved due to efforts from NGOs and policies by the Punjab government. The state Industry Minister Madam Mohan Mittal also addressed the gathering where British Deputy High Commissioner in India, David Lelliott, was honoured.
Also present on the occasion was Senorita Issac, Chairperson of the Human Achievers Foundation.
Lifetime Achievement award
* Sufi Singer Hans Raj Hans
* PTC, for best TRP rating in Punjabi channels across the globe
* Actress Jonita Doda
* Rohit Kumar, for his campaign ‘My Earth, My Duty’
* Kavita Choudhary, TV artiste
* Vineet Joshi, media communications
* Param, for Best Anchor
Recipients of Achievers’ Awards
* Dr Ajay Rajan Gupta and Dr Neha Gupta, UHICC, for contribution towards health care initiatives
* Ajay Gupta, owner of Glass Palace, Business Achiever
* Davinder Sharma, International Food Analyst
* Umendra Dutt, Kheti Virasat Mission
* Col B.S Sandhu, CMD of WWICS
source: http://www.indianexpress.com / The Indian Express / Home / Express News Service – Chandigarh / Friday – November 15th, 2013
