Tue Oct 29 09:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Ayushman Bharat Scheme Provides Critical Care Block for Bundi District

**Bundi, Rajasthan:** The inauguration of a new critical care block in Bundi, Rajasthan, marks a significant step towards improving healthcare facilities in the region. The block, funded by the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, was inaugurated on Dhanvantari Jayanti, the 9th Ayurveda Day, by the District Incharge Minister.

The minister emphasized the importance of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, highlighting its role in providing quality healthcare to the underprivileged. The new critical care block, costing INR 16.63 crore, will serve residents of Bundi and nearby areas, providing much-needed treatment facilities and reducing the need for patients to travel to other cities for healthcare.

The state government has pledged INR 867 crore for the construction of 33 critical care blocks across Rajasthan under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, with eight of these blocks being inaugurated on this day.

**Diwali, a Symbol of a Strong Culture:**

The Minister of State for Energy also spoke at the event, emphasizing Diwali’s significance as a symbol of India’s strong and prosperous culture. He stressed the festival’s message of cleanliness and its connection to prosperity, urging everyone to maintain clean homes, streets, and neighborhoods. He also highlighted the importance of collective efforts to achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047.

**Critical Care Block Features:**

The critical care block in Bundi will offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

– Plaster room
– Ultrasound room
– MCH and LDR unit
– Newborn care corner
– 24-bed isolation ward
– Staff room
– Doctor’s chambers
– Nursing duty room
– Dialysis area
– Nursing station
– 6-bed CHD ward
– 10-bed ICU
– Isolation rooms
– Operation theaters
– Autoclave room
– Counseling room
– Incharge room
– Storage area

**Water Supply and Electricity Focus:**

The District Incharge Minister also met with the District Collector, reviewing the current water flow in canals and the electricity supply situation. He emphasized the need to ensure adequate water supply to farmers in tail-end areas and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for all residents.

This new critical care block is a testament to the government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare and improving infrastructure across India. The project is expected to significantly improve the health outcomes for residents of Bundi and surrounding areas.

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