Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Bastar Health Institutions Achieve National Quality Certifications
Healthcare in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, is improving!
Many hospitals and clinics have been recognized for their good quality.
The government has hired more doctors and staff.
They're also giving out health insurance cards faster.
The Health Minister is visiting to check how things are going and make sure people get the care they need.
130 health institutions in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, received national quality certification.
The health institutions include district hospitals, primary health centers, and sub-health centers.
The state appointed new medical staff, including specialists and officers, in Bastar.
The 'Niyad Nellanar' scheme issued 36,231 Ayushman cards in Bastar within a year.
Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal is touring Bastar to assess healthcare services.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, State Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal
- What
- Transformation of healthcare services with national quality certifications in Bastar.
- When
- Between January 1, 2024 and June 16, 2025
- Where
- Bastar division in Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To bring quality healthcare to remote and conflict-affected regions.
- NQAS Certifications Awarded
- 130 health institutions
- Institutions Recognized
- District hospital, 16 PHCs, 113 sub-health centers
- Ayushman Cards Issued (1 year)
- 36,231
- Ayushman Scheme Coverage
- 52.6%
- Medical Assistance
- Rs 8.22 crore
- Additional medical staff
- 33 specialists, 117 medical officers, and one dental surgeon
