Champawat Gets Advanced MRI, Boosts Health Access

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently inaugurated an MRI machine in Champawat, marking a significant enhancement in local healthcare. This advanced diagnostic equipment, valued at approximately ₹6 crore and funded through CSR by the ICICI Foundation, is set to benefit residents of Champawat and neighboring districts. Previously, patients had to travel to cities like Haldwani for such critical investigations.

The Chief Minister also announced a series of healthcare infrastructure projects exceeding ₹40 crore. These initiatives are designed to bolster medical facilities across the border district and adjacent hill regions. Notably, a 50-bed critical care block is under construction at Champawat district hospital for around ₹20 crore. Additionally, upgrades including a modern diagnostic wing, operation theatre, and parking facilities are being developed at the hospital, costing ₹11.71 crore.

Further strengthening healthcare education and manpower, a 129-bed hostel for the Integrated Nursing Institute has been completed at a cost of ₹4.7 crore. The establishment of a new paramedical college in Champawat is also progressing. These developments underscore the government's commitment to a healthy and self-reliant Uttarakhand, ensuring advanced medical services are accessible locally.