Sangrur, April 3: A major healthcare deficit in the Morinda region was addressed Thursday as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann opened the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in village Cheema. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to benefit approximately 50,000 people locally and provide affordable treatment options for up to 40,000 residents in the surrounding hinterland.
The newly built 30-bed hospital marks a transition from a limited 10-bed clinic to a full-scale community health center. It is designed to handle road accident emergencies and complex surgical procedures, reducing the historical reliance on referral hospitals in Ludhiana and Patiala.
“This center will prove to be a boon for around 50,000 people as emergency and specialized medical services will be available,” Chief Minister Mann stated. He asserted that the facility would offer free maternal care, pediatric services, and diagnostic testing at no cost to the public.
Addressing the youth during the event, the Chief Minister commented on the state’s efforts to combat drug abuse. He rejected proposals to legalize certain substances, maintaining that the government would focus on positive energy channelization and strict enforcement against smuggling networks.
Chief Minister Mann declared that the supply lines of the drug trade have been disrupted through rigorous police action and property confiscations. He affirmed that the administration would soon recognize citizens who assist law enforcement in identifying smugglers.
The Chief Minister also spoke on broader governance, noting that over 65,000 jobs have been provided to the youth based on merit. He asserted that the closure of various toll plazas across the state has saved the public ₹70 lakh daily, with those funds being reinvested into projects like the Cheema hospital. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh and local MLA Aman Arora were present to support the unveiling of the new medical center.
