Proposal approved to upgrade Nadbai and Lawan's Ayurveda dispensary to Block Ayush Hospital | 17 May 2023

Why in News?

On 15 May 2023, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the proposal to upgrade the Ayurveda dispensary at Nadbai in Bharatpur district and Lawan in Dausa district to Block Ayush Hospital in view of the important role of Ayurveda in the concept of Nirogi Rajasthan.

Key Points:

• The Chief Minister has also given approval for the creation of 41 new posts in these hospitals. The newly created posts include the posts of Ayurveda Medical Officer Specialist, Unani Medical Officer, Homeopathic Medical Officer, Senior Ayurveda Nurse, Junior Ayurveda Nurse, Junior Unani Nurse, Junior Homeopathic Nurse, and Junior Assistant.
• Apart from these, the services of attendant, guard, gardener and cook will be taken on a contract basis.
• The Chief Minister has also approved the construction of the building of the Rajasthan State AYUSH Research Center at Kekri in Ajmer. Where 8 crore rupees will be spent on this work.
• With this decision of the Chief Minister, better medical facilities will be available for health promotion and treatment of diseases through AYUSH medical methods.
• It is worth mentioning that the announcement in this regard was made by the Chief Minister in the budget.