PM inaugurates country biggest cardiac hospital in Ahmedabad and world longest temple ropeway at Junagadh in Girnar

Category : Politics & Social | Sub Category : Social Posted on 2020-10-24 17:28:29

Prime Minister Modi e-dedicated country biggest cardiac hospital at U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Center and launched a Mobile Application for tele-cardiology at Civil Hospital campus in Ahmedabad.

The new facilities have been set up at the cost of Rupees 470 crore, which has increased the existing 450 beds to 1251 beds, 531 cardiac ICU beds, 15 cardiac modular operation theaters and 6 cardiac cath labs.

Mr. Modi said efforts are being made to connect every village with better health facilities. He said under Ayushman Bharat, 21 lakh people from Gujarat have received treatment.

He also launched the world longest temple ropeway project at Girnar in Junagadh. The Rupees 130 crore project will attract more tourists and pilgrims to this historical place which will boost employment opportunities.

Girnar ropeway project consists a total of 25 cabins and is of 2.3 kilo meters length and 900 meters height. It operates at a capacity of 800 passengers per hour and 8000 per day.

During the e-launch, the Prime Minister appealed to the people in Gujarati, to wear masks, maintain social distance and wash hands. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel also participated in the e-launching programmes.