PGI Chandigarh Satellite Centre to be functional by January 2023: Union Health Minister
Prof. Vivek Lal informed "Spread over a land of 25 acres, the project cost of this Satellite Centre is Rs. 449.00 crores. Phase 1 has already been executed with the construction of Temporary OPD, Guest House and Boundary Wall and Phase 2 of the execution are being fast-tracked. The Satellite Centre is expected to be fully functional early next year.";
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya recently visited PGIMER Satellite Centre, Sangrur to review its execution and informed that the Satellite Centre will be fully functional by January 2023.
Expressing satisfaction at the pace of the execution of the Project, the Minister stated, "With the pace at which the work is being executed, including procurement of medical devices and equipment, the Satellite Centre will be fully functional by January 2023 and will provide a huge relief not only for the local population but for those far and wide."
Updating about the success of the 'free precaution vaccination drive' launched by Prime Minister on 15th July for 75 days to mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Union Health Minister shared, "Already over 13 crore people have leveraged this facility by getting vaccinated under this initiative in one month and three days till date." The Minister urged the people of Punjab and the country in general, especially the vulnerable population, to get vaccinated in the balance of 75 days and equip themselves to face the COVID crisis."
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