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Harsh Vardhan to focus on AIIMS-in-each-state project

New Delhi: Work towards setting-up of an AIIMS in each state will be on the 100-day agenda of the health ministry under Harsh Vardhan whose thrust is on ensuring good healthcare facilities at the nearest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday asked all his ministerial colleagues to set a 100-day agenda with focus on efficient governance, delivery and implementation of programmes.

Vardhan, a professional doctor himself, has stressed the importance of people getting all due medical care in their home states so that they don't have to travel to Delhi and other metropolitan cities.

As part of its promise to provide universal health care, BJP had promised setting-up of an AIIMS in all states.

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