Chardham Yatra 2023: For the first time, 50 health ATMs will be installed on the travel routes, and 70 types of tests will be done in a few minutes
Summary
According to Ankur Malhotra, Director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, devotees of the Chardham Yatra will benefit greatly from the Health ATMs that are being provided under corporate social responsibility (CSR). These Health ATMs are equipped to conduct over 70 medical tests, offering a wide range of health services to the devotees. The Health ATMs are expected to facilitate the pilgrimage journey, making it easier for people to access necessary medical services during their travels. This initiative is likely to improve the overall health and well-being of the devotees participating in the Chardham Yatra.
Expansion
The Health Department and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have signed an MoU in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to install 50 Health ATMs along the Chardham Yatra routes. This initiative aims to provide better health facilities to the pilgrims visiting Chardham Yatra. These Health ATMs will offer a wide range of health services, including conducting over 70 types of medical tests within a few minutes, and consulting specialist doctors through telemedicine. The Chief Minister, while appreciating the initiative, stated that the facility of Health ATMs would be of great benefit to the devotees. Ankur Malhotra, Director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, mentioned that these Health ATMs are being provided under corporate social responsibility (CSR) and are expected to make the pilgrimage journey more comfortable and convenient for the pilgrims.
The Health ATMs being installed along the Chardham Yatra routes will not only offer a range of medical tests but also provide the convenience of consulting specialist doctors through telemedicine. These services will be available round the clock, thanks to the efforts of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The company’s engineers will oversee the functioning of the Health ATMs for the next three months to ensure smooth operations. The Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, is scheduled to inaugurate the facility on 24 April 2023. This initiative is expected to provide better access to medical services to the pilgrims visiting Chardham Yatra and make their journey more comfortable and convenient.
Machines should also be installed in Baijnath, Purnagiri, and Kainchi Dham: CM Chief
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that Hewlett Packard Enterprise has provided health ATM facilities for several holy places, including Mansarovar Yatra, Baijnath Dham, Kainchi Dham, Purnagiri, and Chitai Dham. He expressed his hope that following the success of the initiative in Kedarkhand, health ATM medical kiosks would also be made available for Manskhand under corporate social responsibility. This would enable devotees visiting these holy places to access medical services more conveniently and efficiently. The Chief Minister’s announcement is a positive step towards enhancing healthcare facilities in Uttarakhand and promoting safe pilgrimage journeys for devotees.
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has stated that health facilities for pilgrims are being continuously improved to ensure that they do not face any health-related problems during the Chardham Yatra. Several senior officials and representatives of various organizations, including Secretary Shailesh Bagoli, Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, Additional Secretary Amandeep Kaur, Director General Health Dr. Vinita Shah, Director Health Dr. Sunita Tamta, Director Medical Education Dr. Ashutosh Sayana, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sanjay Jain, Joint Secretary Mahavir Singh, representative of National Health Mission Dr. Ajay Nagarkar, and Sushil Bhatla, in-charge of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, were present at the occasion. The Chief Minister’s emphasis on improving health facilities reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring safe and comfortable pilgrimages for devotees.
