Sanjay Awasthy Inaugurates ₹1.60-Crore Primary Health Centre Building in Saryanj

Solan, October 21: Arki MLA Sanjay Awasthy inaugurated a newly constructed Primary Health Centre (PHC) building in Saryanj gram panchayat, built at a cost of ₹1.60 crore, and stressed the need to strengthen rural healthcare and promote inclusive development.

Addressing a gathering after the inauguration, Awasthy said the vision of development was centred on improving people’s lives and strengthening the state’s economy. He later listened to public grievances under the *Sarkar Aapke Dwar* programme and directed officials to ensure their timely resolution.

He said the new PHC building would help provide better healthcare facilities to residents of the area. He urged people to benefit from various government health schemes, including the Janani Suraksha Yojana, Janani Shishu Suraksha Programme and Universal Immunisation Programme, which aim to improve maternal and child health and prevent diseases.

Awasthy also highlighted the importance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in preventing HPV-related diseases, including cervical cancer. He urged parents of eligible adolescent girls to ensure vaccination in accordance with the Health Department’s guidelines.

The MLA said funds were being provided as required for development works in all gram panchayats of the constituency. More than ₹72 lakh had been allocated for development works in Saryanj gram panchayat so far.

He further said the detailed project report for the development of the renowned religious and adventure tourism destination of Baridhar, estimated at around ₹150 crore, had been approved. He expressed confidence that the project would significantly benefit the wider region once completed.

Work on a water supply augmentation scheme for Saryanj, Materni and adjoining areas, costing ₹71.63 lakh, is also in progress.

On the occasion, Awasthy announced ₹2 lakh for the construction of the Mahila Mandal Saryanj building, ₹21,000 for the Saryanj Ramlila Mandal, ₹3 lakh for a shed at the Ramlila ground, ₹3 lakh to complete the satsang hall at Baridhar temple and ₹1 lakh for a shed at the Chalyawani cremation ground. He also issued directions for improving the link road connecting Saryanj-Baridhar with Nichli Pambad.