Chhattisgarh

• 16 Aug 2021

Chief Minister's Announcement on Independence Day

Why in News

• On August 15, 2021, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on the occasion of 75^th Independence Day, announced the formation of four new districts by reorganizing the districts in the state of Chhattisgarh, along with other announcements.

Key Points

• The four new districts announced by the Chief Minister are Mohla-Manpur, Sakti, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh and Manendragarh.
• He also announced the formation of 18 new tehsils in the state.
• Along with this, the Chief Minister also made the following other announcements-
  
  • Announcement of construction of 'Minimata Udyan' for women in all district headquarters and municipal corporations.
  • Announced to abolish the age limit for admission in colleges.
  • The naming of 'Mukhyamantri Affordable Medicine Scheme' will now be known as 'Shri Dhanwantri Yojana'.
  • Announcement to simplify the process of conversion to relieve the complexity of revenue related work in the state.
  • Announcement to start 'Swamitva Yojana' to provide the right of occupied land to the people residing on abadi land in rural areas.
  • In view of the usefulness of 'Dial 112' service, it has now been announced to be expanded to the entire state.
  • Announcement to start ownership scheme in the state to give rights to people occupied in abadi land in rural areas of the state.

India Hypertension Control Initiative Program (IHCI)

Why in News

• On August 14, 2021, under the India Hypertension Control Initiative Program (IHCI), seven primary health centers in Raipur district were awarded for successfully treating 15,634 registered patients.

Key Points

• The ranking was based on a quarterly report by the Chhattisgarh representatives of the World Health Organisation.
• A ranking of 100 points is given on the basis of number of patients, blood pressure control rate, availability of follow-up drugs and new patient discovery to assess the performance of health centres.
• Raipur is implementing IHCI from March 2020. Under this, blood pressure patients are checked and medicines and advice are given. So far 15,634 patients have been treated.
• Primary Health Center (PHC) Mandir Hasaud (85 points) stood first. Arang Block PHC Chandrakhuri scored 80, Community Health Center Tilda (78), Urban PHC Changorabhata (77), PHC Torla (74), PHC Mandhar (73) and Tilda Block PHC Bangoli (65).
• Chief Medical and Health Officer Raipur Dr. Meera Baghel presented the prizes to the winners. Certificates were also given to doctors, resident medical assistants, staff nurses, pharmacists and resident house officers.