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Bhanjanagar: The healthcare sector will see a major overhaul in Bhanjanagar in Ganjam district. The state government has decided to invest Rs 17.90 crore for setting up of a special hi-tech women and infant ward on the premises of the Bhanjanagar sub-divisional hospital. Besides, Rs 7 more crore will be spent for the upgradation of infrastructure and facilities of the sub-divisional hospital.
This was revealed by state Forest and Environment Minister Bikram Keshari Arukh at a meeting of the Bhanjanagar Sub-divisional Rogi Kalyan Samiti Saturday.
The minister also said that a new building for the medical staff and a new bicycle stand will be set up. Ambulance will be provided with funds to be made available from MPLAD fund while Rs 5 lakh will be made available from MLALAD fund for a drinking water facility, sanitation and setting up of high mast lights on the hospital premises.