Officials told to prepare extensive healthcare plan for Godavari Pushkarams 2027
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav reviews arrangements, stresses strict monitoring of drinking-water quality, food safety, and communicable diseases; directes officials to fill vacancies soon
The Hindu reports that the Minister of Health, Medical, and Family Welfare, Satya Kumar Yadav, has directed officials to prepare an extensive healthcare plan for the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams 2027. With an estimated 8-10 crore devotees expected to attend the event from June 26 to July 7, officials are working on a budget of nearly ₹93 crore for around 490 civil works.
The plan includes 525 bathing ghats, 1,110 medical camps, 950 first-aid posts, 300 health posts, and 30 temporary field hospitals. Additional arrangements include medical teams, oxygen, emergency equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, and a special green corridor for ambulances. Around 523 vehicles, including 108 ambulances, are also planned to be deployed.
The department estimates a need for 30,196 medical and support personnel, with additional specialists and personnel to be engaged through various arrangements.
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