Homoeopathic Dispensaries will open at 225 Block Headquarters | 17 May 2023

Why in News?

On 16 May 2023, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal to open homoeopathic dispensaries at 225 block headquarters of the state.

Key Points:

  • The Chief Minister has also approved the creation of 450 new posts for homoeopathic dispensaries.
  • As per the proposal, a homoeopathic medical officer and a junior nurse/compounder will be appointed in each homoeopathic dispensary to be opened at 225 block headquarters.
  • With this decision of the Chief Minister, the state's health infrastructure will be strengthened and homoeopathic treatment will be easily available to the common people at the local level only.
  • It is worth mentioning that in the budget for the year 2023-24, the chief minister had announced the opening of a homoeopathic dispensary in each block.