Swasth Seema Abhiyan: Uttarakhand govt & ITBP sign MoU to strengthen health services in 108 border villages

Key facts

• Uttarakhand government and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) signed an MoU under the first phase of Swasth Seema Abhiyan to provide integrated primary health services in 108 border villages of Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Uttarkashi districts.
• ITBP will provide qualified doctors, paramedical staff, medical examination rooms, telemedicine facilities and conduct regular visits to border villages as per a fixed schedule.
• ITBP will maintain beneficiaries' Medical Health Cards and manage equipment, medicines and consumables.
• State government will provide demographic data of villages, initial medical equipment and ensure continuous supply of medicines every six months based on consumption.
• State government will handle emergency evacuation, telecommunication support, equipment ownership and necessary replacements.