As Ayodhya prepares for the grand inauguration ceremony, the ‘Pran Pratishtha,’ of the Ram Mandir on 22nd January 2024, expectations are high for a massive turnout, with hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and approximately 8,000 invitees, including distinguished guests. The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India will officiate the inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram Temple.
This historic event holds immense significance for millions of devotees, necessitating robust healthcare measures to ensure the well-being of all attendees. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, is pleased to announce substantial initiatives aimed at enhancing medical preparedness in Ayodhya for the eagerly awaited Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is bolstering the existing medical infrastructure through various measures. These include the establishment of a control room in the mela area, the installation of 16 first aid booths and two fully equipped temporary field hospitals with 20 bedded hospital at Tulsi Udyan and 10 bedded hospital at Tent City Ayodhya which will be functioning 24 x 7. Several vector control and disease surveillance measures have also be undertaken to prevent any outbreaks.
The Secretary (HFM) and Director General of Health Services, MoHFW recently visited Ayodhya to assess and fortify the medical infrastructure, ensuring a comprehensive healthcare system for the monumental event.
Acknowledging the importance of providing quality healthcare services during this mega gathering event, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is collaborating closely with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to develop a comprehensive medical preparedness and response plan. The Government of India has supported the expansion of Rajarshi Dashrath Rajkiya Medical College from 350 to 550 beds, a move inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on December 30th, 2023. Additionally, a team from JPNA Trauma Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, has conducted capacity-building exercises, imparting training on Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Triage techniques, Emergency &Trauma Care, for all healthcare workers deployed in Ayodhya.
Further, the MoHFW is pleased to announce that we were instrumental in launching the first of its kind, Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube-BHISM (an indigenous portable hospital) which are equipped with several innovative tools designed to enhance disaster response and medical support during emergencies. This state-of-the-art technology uses integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics and will facilitate effective coordination, real-time monitoring, and efficient management of medical services in deployed areas.
Additionally Central Government hospitals in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and neighboring states will remain on alert during this period to address any unforeseen emergency situations. The International Health (IH) Division, MoHFW is also enhancing health facilities for Ayodhya International Airport from an international health perspective. A designated earmarked team is ready for rapid deployment in the event of exigencies. The Government of India stands ready to enhance the availability of specialists in critical categories should the need arise during this period.
- Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube-BHISM
- Visit of Secretary (HFM) to monitor the medical care preparedness in Ayodhya
(C)Medical facility in Rajarshi Dashrath Rajkiya Medical College
