Archive · 29 Jun 2025
MP Bista Highlights Healthcare Gains, Pushes For CGHS, AIIMS
A politician named Raju Bista is talking about how healthcare in India has improved.
He says the government is spending much more money on health, making it easier for people to get medical help without spending too much money themselves.
He also mentioned that healthcare coverage is expanding to more cities.
The politician wants to see even more improvements in his local area, like a new health office and a big hospital to help more people.
MP Raju Bista highlighted healthcare advancements under PM Modi's leadership.
Central health budget nearly tripled since 2013-14.
Out-of-pocket health spending dropped from 62% to 38%.
CGHS expanded to over 80 cities, including Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Jalpaiguri.
MP is pushing for CGHS expansion and an AIIMS in the region.
- Who
- Raju Bista, Darjeeling MP and BJP national spokesperson.
- What
- MP Raju Bista discussed healthcare improvements and advocated for better healthcare infrastructure.
- When
- The speech was given on Saturday.
- Where
- Siliguri, India.
- Why
- To highlight healthcare advancements and push for better health infrastructure in North Bengal.
- MP
- Raju Bista
- Health Budget Increase
- Tripled since 2013-14
- Out-of-Pocket Spending Reduction
- From 62% to 38%
- CGHS Expansion
- From 25 to over 80 cities
- Ongoing Infrastructure Projects
- Rs 65,000 crore in the region