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Delhi CM Unveils Hedgewar Statue at Shahdara Hospital, Sets Expansion in Motion

A revived Yamunapar Development Board carries a ₹700 crore fund for infrastructure in the trans-Yamuna region.

Overview

  • The government plans to add a new floor at Dr Hedgewar Arogya Sansthan and procure modern equipment, with departments directed to submit detailed reports and begin work.
  • Officials say all Delhi government hospitals are now fully digitised, offering digital health records, online OPD appointments and instant access to treatment histories across facilities.
  • Delhi reports expanding Ayushman Bharat coverage to ₹10 lakh, launching the Vay Vandan Yojana for residents aged 70+, over 7 lakh registrations and nearly 30,000 treatments to date.
  • The Yamunapar Development Board has been reactivated with ₹700 crore for roads, drainage and other upgrades to speed up works in East Delhi.
  • The statue of RSS founder K. B. Hedgewar was presented as a civic inspiration during the organisation’s centenary year.