Two ECHS polyclinics for Hamirpur, Una
Hamirpur, March 15
The Ministry of Defence has approved two polyclinics under Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) for Hamirpur constituency. The two ECHS polyclinics would be established at Bhoranj in Hamirpur and Gagret in Una district.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, said the establishment of the ECHS was long-awaited demand of ex-servicemen of the region.
Thakur said lakhs of people would benefit from the polyclinics as highest number of people from the constituency served in the Indian defence services from ranks of jawans to Generals. He added that the government had taken various steps to strengthen the defence sector.
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access.
Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Already a Member? Sign In Now
