DHARMAPURI: Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma Subramanian inaugurated new projects worth Rs 12.63 crore across the district, and also participated in the 12th convocation at the Dharmapuri Medical College Hospital (DMCH), along with Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam, where 88 students had graduated.
Speaking at the meeting, Subramanian said, "Since the DMK government came to power, Chief Minister MK Stalin has taken steps to improve the infrastructure of all hospitals across the state. As testament to this, in Dharmapuri, we inaugurated 11 projects, including a new MRI unit in DMCH. A pay ward with 50 beds has also been introduced. We have also constructed a special observation ward for postnatal mothers and children, and other projects worth Rs 12.63 crores. Moreover, since Stalin took charge, 11 government medical college hospitals have seen infrastructure upgrades worth Rs 4,722.51 crore."
"In Dharmapuri, 4.22 lakh people have benefited from 'Illam Thedi Maruthuvam' scheme, and 7,838 people have benefited from 'Innuyir Kaapom - Nammai Kaakum 48' scheme, and over 26 people have donated organs in the past two years,” he added.
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Minister Panneerselvam, who spoke at the meeting, said, "Under the Nadapom Nalam Pervom cheme, the biggest beneficiary is Dharmapuri PMK MLA SP Venkateshwaran, who walks to meet with people in his constituency through our health walks."