Healthcare support to the tribal population is one of the areas of focus for the J&K administration and recently during a review meeting for the finalization of many proposals for the tribal population, the government has given its nod.
In that recent review meeting Secretary Tribal Affairs made a detailed presentation citing healthcare support and services required for more than 6 Lakh migratory transhumant tribal population and healthcare facilities in tribal areas.
He informed that Tribal Affairs Deptt has released Rs 14.50 Cr under the 1st Tribal Health Plan for procurement of Mobile Medical Units, Ambulances as well as machinery and equipment for migratory population and in Cluster Tribal Model Villages.
A fleet of 30 ambulances has also been approved for tribal villages. He briefed about 367 villages and 168 Dhoks to be covered under the Integrated Village Development Scheme (IVDS) with a specialised health plan. Proposals related to healthcare facilities in hostels and EMRS, deputation of tribal youth for training, screening and health research projects were also discussed.
Mission Director NHM, made a presentation about the Tribal Health Plan for coverage of hospitals, villages and Dhoks by providing a holistic healthcare support system for tribal population. He also briefed about operation of MMUs and ambulances under the tribal health plan.
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