Haryana

• 24 Dec 2021

Free Online Doctor Service 'Saath' Launched in Haryana

Why in News

• Recently, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar through a webinar launched the free online doctor service 'Saath' of an NGO named 'Seva International' in Haryana. Through this service, any person in the state can call the mobile number 079690700500 and get free consultation from doctors related to the disease.

Key Points

• On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government had provided online doctors consultation to the patients during Covid-19. Not only this, even after Covid, help was given to the patients.
• He said that due to the efforts of the State Government, medical equipment worth Rs 150 crore was made available to the needy from abroad as well. Along with this, the state government employees also gave a voluntary contribution of about Rs 300 crore.
• The Chief Minister informed that the State Government has constituted CSR Trust in the State so that the funds coming under CSR can be properly utilized.
• It is worth noting that the work of social service is being done by 'Seva International' in 26 countries of the world. The said free online doctor service 'Saath' is being run in four states in India.