HYDERABAD: Finance Minister T Harish Rao will henceforth hold the additional portfolio of Medical and Health. The State government made an official announcement to this effect on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.
Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has been holding the portfolio since Eatala Rajender was removed from the Cabinet on April 30. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Harish Rao conducted health reviews with officials on behalf of the Chief Minister.
Harish Rao has been given the health portfolio at a time the State government is planning to spend Rs 10,000 crore in next two years on developing medical and health infrastructure in the State.