The assurance comes in the wake of his meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul at his office in the national capital yesterday, who apprised him the need to improve the ailing health scenario in the state, an official communique said.
As per the official statement, he has also assured the establishment of one more medical college at Tezu in Lohit district.
"Tezu being strategically located in the eastern zone, a medical college here would not only be used for civilian purposes but would also be useful for armed forces and paramilitary forces and can be of use during eventuality of armed conflict and wars," he said.
Pul also sought support for the establishment of nursing college at Itanagar. He asked for setting up of two more nursing schools at Bomdila and Tezu to which the Union minister agreed to provide funds for nursing schools and college.
The minister agreed to revise the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits, a welfare scheme aimed at meeting extra costs of living due to health ailments or disability, the communique added.