Overview
- Odisha health minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling launched a continuous telemedicine facility at Vedanta Lanjigarh Hospital in Kalahandi.
- The service runs with Tata 1mg using a staffed telemedicine room at the hospital, with app access for remote logins.
- Patients can book free video or audio consultations with nearly 30 specialist and super‑specialist doctors at any hour.
- Vedanta says the program could reach more than 70,000 people across about 70 villages in Kalahandi and neighboring Rayagada.
- Officials frame the effort as last‑mile care for tribal areas where long trips for specialist visits often delay treatment.