MANGAN, (IPR): Prof SP Singh Baghel, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, visited Mindrolling Monastery in Mangan District, on the second day of his tour to the State, today.
It may be mentioned that the MoS is on a three-day official tour to Sikkim.
The MoS was received by Abhijit Patil SDM Kabi and Vicky Sundas SHO Kabi at B2 Bridge, Phodong.
His first stoppage was at Mindrolling Monastery at Phodong, wherein he was received by Kado Lepcha, Zilla Adhyaksha, Mangan District and panchayats. He offered prayers and sought blessings from Kyabje Khochhen Rimpoche.
Thereafter, the MoS visited the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Phodong and reviewed the medical facilities available at the centre. During his visit, he enquired about the population being catered by the PHC, vaccination, stock of medicines, number of Ayushman Card holders, staff strength, house to house visit, testing equipment and the number of patients with tuberculosis (TB), diabetes, hypertension and HIV in the region.
The MoS advised the PHC staff to maintain a detailed record of the total population served by the centre, along with updated data on various illnesses, Nikshay Mitras and Ayushman Card holders. He also suggested that instead of district headquarters, the medicines should be available in the PHC itself. It was informed that the PHC caters to 9386 population.
The MoS then proceeded to the Eklavya Model Residential School in Swayam, where he engaged with the principal, teaching staff, and students. During the visit, the MoS enquired about the school's admission detail, extracurricular activities, students' dietary arrangements and accommodation, and the implementation of various central schemes for tribal students.
After interacting with the students and staff, the MoS encouraged the students to prepare for the UPSC exams, highlighting the availability of several tribal welfare schemes to support them. He also emphasised the importance of strengthening their general knowledge through newspapers, radio, and television, noting that such efforts are crucial for securing jobs in today's competitive world.
The MoS also planted a sapling at the premises of school before concluding the first leg of his tour in Mangan district.
