Quote"WHO shows keenness in Gujarat’s system of tracking spurious medicines through SMS alerts "
Quote"This is yet another instance of Shri Modi’s vision of incorporating technology with governance that has given tremendously fruitful results"

A unique facet of Gujarat’s development journey drew the attention of the World Heath Organization (WHO)! A release by PTI has stated that the WHO has expressed its keenness in Gujarat’s system of keeping a track of spurious medicines through SMS alert.

Gujarat’s Food and Drug Control Administration developed an SMS-alert system in which stakeholders in the state can be notified about recalled fake drugs. This model is cost effective and was initiated earlier this year. It is also a model that has received praise from executives of reputed global pharma giants.

The system has already issued 60 alerts for drugs that are of inferior quality and chemists have been asked not to sell those medicines. The threat of fake medicines is a very lethal one and can be extremely harmful if not curtailed on time. This is an extremely commendable step taken by the Gujarat Government.

Incorporating Technology for the Betterment of People 

Shri Narendra Modi is a firm believer in the power of technology. He has not only been an avid user of the latest technology himself but also has successfully integrated it in the working of the Government so that people on a large scale can benefit from it. Be it grievance redressal, strengthening basic IT skills for the youth or education and even the courts, Shri Modi has ensured that technology touches the lives of the people in a way that they can derive maximum benefit.

Technology in the Health Sector- Saving Lives 

One sector that has stood to gain immensely from Shri Modi’s vision on integrating the working of the Government and policy with technology is the healthcare sector. With the amalgamation of the latest technology with the healthcare sector, a positive difference can be made among the lives of the people.

Take for example the Integrated Management of New Born and Childhood Illness (IMNCI)- this was launched in 2005 combined with the E-Mamta Initiatives wherein a mother and child are registered and the post-natal nutrition, health and immunization status are tracked on computerized basis. This has led to a fall in the infant mortality rates. E-Mamta is the proud winner of the Social Innovation Honours given by NASSCOM.

The other success story of how technology in the healthcare sector has touched lives in the 108 Ambulance service.  Thanks to this initiative, medical emergencies have become far easier to handle as timely help is provided in the Ambulance itself, thus proving to be a lifesaver on many occasions.

In one of his speeches, Shri Narendra Modi recalled how the tribal community has gained a lot from this service. Earlier there were instances of many people losing their lives due to snakebite but with the 108 this has become history! He had also shared that the 108 service was instrumental in 32,000 deliveries where both the Mother and Child have been saved. This is what we call technology on the wheels for the benefit of the people of Gujarat!

Technology is here to stay and its importance will only increase in our lives. It is very inspiring and visionary of Shri Modi to incorporate technology in the workings of the Government so that all sections of society stand to gain from it and the overall development journey of Gujarat receives a strong impetus.

References Cited:

https://www.firstpost.com/living/who-shows-interest-in-gujs-sms-model-to-check-fake-medicines-516552.html https://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-03-22/news/31225271_1_e-mamta-pregnant-women-health-workers  https://www.narendramodi.in/tribal-communities-have-suffered-due-to-votebank-politics-of-the-congress/  Gujarat: Governance for Growth and Development (Bibek Debroy)

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PM to visit Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on 29th and 30th May
May 28, 2025
QuotePM to participate in Sikkim@50: Where Progress meets purpose and nature nurtures growth
QuotePM to lay the foundation stone of City Gas Distribution project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts in Alipurduar, West Bengal
QuotePM to inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Karakat, Bihar
QuotePM to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 20,900 crore at Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on 29th and 30th May.

On 29th May, Prime Minister will visit Sikkim where he will participate in the “Sikkim@50: Where Progress meets purpose and nature nurtures growth” programme at around 11 AM. He will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects in Sikkim and address the gathering on the occasion.

Later, Prime Minister will visit West Bengal where he will lay the foundation stone of City Gas Distribution project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts in Alipurduar at around 2:15 PM.

Further, Prime Minister will visit Bihar and inaugurate the new terminal building of Patna Airport at around 5:45 PM.

On 30th May, at around 11 AM, he will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Karakat, Bihar. He will also address a public function.

Thereafter, Prime Minister will visit Uttar Pradesh where he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 20,900 crore at Kanpur Nagar at around 2:45 PM. He will also address a public function.

PM in Sikkim

Marking 50 glorious years of Statehood, Prime Minister will participate in Sikkim@50: Where Progress meets purpose and nature nurtures growth. The Government of Sikkim has planned a year long series of activities under the theme “Sunaulo, Samriddha and Samarth Sikkim”, celebrating the essence of Sikkim’s cultural richness, tradition, natural splendour and its history.

Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects in Sikkim. Projects include a new 500-bedded District hospital worth over Rs 750 crore in Namchi district; Passenger Ropeway at Sangachoeling, Pelling in Gyalshing District; Statue of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji at Atal Amrit Udyan at Sangkhola in Gangtok District among others.

Prime Minister will also release the Commemorative coin, souvenir coin and stamp of 50 years of Statehood.

PM in West Bengal

In a significant step towards expanding the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in India, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the CGD project in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar districts of West Bengal. The project, worth over Rs 1010 crore, aims to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to more than 2.5 Lakh households, over 100 commercial establishments and industries besides providing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to vehicular traffic by establishing around 19 CNG stations in line with the Minimum Work Program (MWP) targets stipulated by the Government. It will provide convenient, reliable, environment-friendly and cost-effective fuel supply and create employment opportunities in the region.

PM in Bihar

On 29th April, Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly constructed passenger terminal of Patna Airport. The new terminal built at a cost of around Rs 1200 crore can handle 1 crore passengers per year. He will also lay the foundation stone of the new civil enclave of Bihta Airport worth over Rs 1410 crore. The Bihta airport will serve the town which is rapidly emerging as an educational hub near Patna, housing IIT Patna and the proposed NIT Patna campus.

On 30th May, Prime Minister will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore in Karakat.

Boosting power infrastructure in the region, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-II (3x800 MW) in Aurangabad district worth over Rs 29,930 crore, which will aim at ensuring energy security for Bihar and eastern India. It will boost industrial growth, create job opportunities, and provide affordable electricity in the region.

In a major boost to the road infrastructure and connectivity in the region, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for various road projects including the Four-Laning of the Patna–Arrah–Sasaram section of NH-119A, and the Six-Laning of the Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata highway (NH-319B) and Ramnagar–Kacchi Dargah stretch (NH-119D), and construction of a new Ganga bridge between Buxar and Bharauli. These projects will create seamless high-speed corridors in the state along with boosting trade and regional connectivity. He will also inaugurate the four Laning of Patna – Gaya – Dobhi section of NH – 22, worth around Rs 5,520 crore and four Laning of the elevated highway and at grade improvements at Gopalganj Town on NH – 27, among others.

In line with his commitment to improving rail infrastructure across the country, Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 3rd Rail Line between Son Nagar – Mohammad Ganj worth over Rs 1330 crore, among others.

PM in Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects aimed at boosting the region's infrastructure and connectivity. He will inaugurate the Chunniganj Metro Station to Kanpur Central Metro Station section of Kanpur Metro Rail Project worth over Rs 2,120 crore. It will include 14 planned stations with five new underground stations integrating key city landmarks and commercial hubs into the metro network. Additionally, he will also inaugurate road widening and strengthening work of G.T. Road.

In order to boost power generation capacity in the region, multiple projects will be undertaken. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of a 220 kV substation in Sector 28 at Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), Gautam Buddh Nagar to meet the growing energy demands of the region. He will also inaugurate 132 kV Substations worth over Rs 320 crore at Ecotech-8 and Ecotech-10 in Greater Noida.

Prime Minister will inaugurate a 660 MW Panki Thermal Power Extension Project in Kanpur worth over Rs 8,300 crore enhancing Uttar Pradesh's energy capacity. He will also inaugurate three 660 MW units of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project worth over Rs 9,330 crore bolstering the power supply significantly.

Prime Minister will also inaugurate Rail over bridges over Panki Power House Railway Crossing and over Panki Dham Crossing on Panki Road at Kalyanpur Panki Mandir in Kanpur. It will support the Panki Thermal Power Extension Project's logistics by facilitating coal and oil transport while also alleviating traffic congestion for the local population.

Prime Minister will inaugurate 40 MLD (Million Liters per Day) Tertiary Treatment Plant at Bingawan in Kanpur worth over Rs 290 crore. It will enable the reuse of treated sewage water, promoting water conservation and sustainable resource management in the region.

In a major boost to road infrastructure in the region, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for widening and strengthening of Gauria Pali Marg for industrial development in Kanpur Nagar District; and widening and strengthening of road to connect Narwal Mode (AH-1) on Prayagraj Highway to Kanpur Defence Node (4 lane) under Defence Corridor in Kanpur Nagar District which will significantly improve connectivity for the Defence Corridor, enhancing logistics and accessibility.

Prime Minister will also distribute certificates and cheques to the beneficiaries of PM Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojna, National Livelihood Mission and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.