-The state government has allocated a budget provision of Rs. 10,159 crore for the health sector-CM
Agroha, March 31 : Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that the grand statue of Maharaja Agrasen unveiled by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah at the Maharaja Agrasen Medical College campus in Agroha on Monday is an embodiment of socialism, national unity, non-violence, and human service. He expressed gratitude to the Home Minister for inaugurating the newly constructed ICU, and laying the foundation stone for the PG hostel at the Maharaja Agrasen Medical College campus in Agroha.
Welcoming the Union Home Minister, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has envisioned making the country a medical hub. To realize this vision, the availability of an adequate number of doctors and paramedical staff is essential. Therefore, the Haryana government is establishing a medical college in every district.
He further shared that at present, the number of medical colleges in the state has reached 15, out of which 9 have been opened during the present government’s tenure, and 9 are under construction. Apart from these, a National Cancer Institute has been established in Badsa, Jhajjar district, and an AIIMS is also being set up in Majra, Rewari district.
Sh. Saini said that the Agarwal community, following the ideals and principles of Maharaja Agrasen Ji, is running several humanitarian projects at this sacred place. Among these, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College has been serving patients for the past 36 years. Currently, the college has 100 MBBS seats and 85 postgraduate (PG) seats.
He said that Maharaja Agrasen Ji was a great personality. Thousands of years ago, from his glorious capital in Agroha, he spread the message of democracy, mutual love, and non-violence to the entire world. His republic laid the foundation for the world’s largest democracy—India, said the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has named Hisar Airport after Maharaja Agrasen Ji to honor his teachings and principles. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the central government had approved the excavation of the archaeological site in Agroha, which commenced on March 25, a week ago.
Sh. Saini said that the government is working in the spirit of ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramayah’ (May all be happy, may all be free from illness). He emphasized the commitment to making the Fit India Movement, launched by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, a success in the pursuit of a healthy India.
He further shared that in the state budget for 2025-26, the health sector budget has been increased from Rs. 9,391 crore to Rs. 10,159 crore. Additionally, several new initiatives have been introduced, including the establishment of state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Health Centers in Nuh and the modernization of district hospitals and medical colleges in Panchkula, Panipat, Faridabad, Sonipat, Palwal, Sirsa, Kaithal, and Mahendragarh in the next financial year.
The Chief Minister said that all district hospitals would be equipped with modern services and state-of-the-art equipment, including CT scans, MRI machines, ultrasound facilities, blood analyzers, and digital X-ray machines. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to expanding medical education and ensuring quality healthcare services for all.
The Chief Minister also acknowledged the significant contributions of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, which has been providing outstanding services for many years.
Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister, Ranbir Singh Gangwa, Health Minister, Kumari Arti Rao, MLAs, Savitri Jindal and Vinod Bhayana, Randhir Panihar and other distinguished guests also remained present on the occasion.