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President Ram Nath Kovind
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As part of the 'mass drug project', 4,900 mass drug centres have been opened in more than 600 districts across the country so far. Medicines are being provided at more than 700 of such centres at very low cost, Kovind said.
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We are well aware that the expense of curing diseases is a burden for the poor families. My Government launched 'Ayushaman India Scheme' last year: President Kovind President Kovind
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The government is opening new medical colleges, upgrading district hospitals: Kovind
Be it a city or a village, my Government is trying to strengthen the health-related infrastructure. The government is opening new medical colleges, upgrading district hospitals and opening a wellness centre in every major panchayat of the country, said President Kovind
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Citizenship Amendment Bill will make it easier to provide Indian Citizenship to those who had to take refuge, said Ram Nath Kovind
Citizenship Amendment Bill will make it easier to provide Indian Citizenship to those who had to take refuge in India after facing oppression in another country. They were not at fault, they were victims of situations like that, said Ram Nath Kovind.
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The Prime Minister's ' Safety insurance plan' on premium of just 1 rupee month and the 90 money per day premium has been granted to nearly 21 crore poor siblings as insurance safety shields on ' prime Life Jyoti Insurance scheme': President Kovind
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More than 6 crore gas connections in houses under the Ujjwala scheme: President Kovind
Most of our mothers, sisters and daughters, would remain sick because of the smoke released from stove and thus the health of the whole family was affected. Under the Ujjwala scheme, more than 6 crore gas connections have been given so far. After decades of effort, there were only 12 million gas connections in our country till the year 2014. In only four and a half years, my government has added a total of 13 crore households to the gas connection: President Kovind
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As a result, my government has won immense affection and faith in the countrymen. The life of each of the people is better, that is the main mission of my Government: President Kovind
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My government has taken a pledge for a 'New India', an India where nobody remains hungry, an India where everyone gets basic healthcare and education: President Kovind
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Direct benefit transfers are reaching the poor without any pilferage, says Kovind.
I am happy to inform you all that the benefits of government schemes are reaching the masses, as had been aimed from the start. The poorest of poor are getting basic needs of life fulfilled, from healthcare to sanitation, education to cooking gas, and much more. The direct benefit transfers are also reaching the poor without any pilferage, he said.
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The year marks the 70 anniversary of Constitution Day At the same historical Central hall, our great constituent manufacturers had created the Constitution of India. 2019 also marks the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who learned to live life with service sense and harmony, is also celebrating the same year: President Kovind
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Healthcare is my government’s topmost priority. I am happy to inform you that the benefits of government’s schemes are reaching poorest of the poor: Kovind
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Medical costs cripple the poor, says Prez Kovind.
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Addressing the joint sitting in Parliament, President Ram Nath Kovind said that over 9 crore toilets created under the Swacch Bharat Yojna has made the lives of thousands of women better and helped them to live with dignity.
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President Ram Nath Kovind: We know that expenses on health makes a poor even poorer. My govt understood this and started Ayushman Bharat Yojana. In last 4 months more than 10 Lakh poor people availed health benefits in hospitals under this scheme.
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The government constructed over nine crore toilets under Swachh Bharat, said Kovind.
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First Published: Jan 31 2019 | 10:23 AM IST
