Mainpuri proposes 23 Ayurvedic, 9 Homoeopathic hospitals to boost AYUSH expansion

Mainpuri: The district administration in Mainpuri has directed officials to ensure the quality and timely expansion of AYUSH services, with a focus on improving healthcare access and infrastructure across the district. Proposals have been made for the construction of 23 Ayurvedic and 9 Homoeopathic hospitals.

The directions were issued during a meeting of the District AYUSH Committee held at the Collectorate in Mainpuri, where the District Magistrate (DM), Dr. Indramani Tripathi, emphasized that AYUSH services must reach the public efficiently without any compromise on quality standards or prescribed timelines. He instructed all concerned departments to maintain strict adherence to both quality benchmarks and implementation schedules while executing healthcare initiatives, reports Livehindustan.

He also highlighted the need for coordinated efforts among departments to ensure the smooth execution of projects. The initiative is expected to significantly strengthen healthcare infrastructure and expand service coverage across both urban and rural areas.

The construction of 23 Ayurvedic and nine Homoeopathic hospitals has been proposed in the district, which is expected to significantly strengthen healthcare infrastructure and expand service coverage in both urban and rural areas.

Officials from the Ayurveda and Homoeopathy departments have been directed to immediately prepare and submit tehsil and village-wise lists of available land. Special emphasis has been placed on expediting pending land proposals for healthcare facilities, particularly in Saman and Lekhrajpur, where delays have been noted. The District Magistrate instructed the District Land Acquisition Officer to complete all necessary documentation in a time-bound manner and ensure that the identified land is formally transferred to the AYUSH department without any further delay.

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At present, the district has a total of 23 government-run Ayurvedic healthcare centres. Among these, 16 facilities have a capacity of four beds each, six operate as outpatient-based centres, and one hospital has a capacity of 25 beds, catering to a significant number of patients.

The meeting also reviewed efforts to promote awareness about AYUSH systems. Officials noted that five Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in the district have already been upgraded. Additionally, awareness programmes are being conducted at wellness centres, where trained yoga instructors are educating people about preventive healthcare and healthy living practices. Senior district officials, including AYUSH and Homeopathy officers, attended the meeting and reviewed ongoing initiatives aimed at further strengthening service delivery and outreach. 

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