What Discussions Took Place Between Goa Delegation and Governor Patel?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Goa delegation engages with Governor Patel at Raj Bhavan.
- Focus on public welfare and health challenges.
- Governor's initiatives for tribal empowerment.
- Importance of community interaction in governance.
- Madhya Pradesh's leadership in health missions.
Bhopal, Oct 29 (NationPress) A team from the Department of Information and Publicity (DPR) of the Goa government visited Governor Mangubhai Patel at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.
The team, headed by Deepak Bandekar, the Director of Information and Publicity for Goa, is on a five-day study trip to Madhya Pradesh, which includes visits to Indore, Ujjain, and Bhopal. The purpose of the tour is to engage with public relations professionals and media organizations to gain insights into their operations.
Bandekar honored the Governor with Goa's traditional attire and a commemorative gift while introducing the team members.
During the meeting, Patel expressed his commitment to transforming Raj Bhavan into a hub for public welfare, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.
The Governor emphasized his ongoing dialogue with citizens residing in remote and disadvantaged areas throughout the state. Over his first two years in office, he has made it a point to visit every district of Madhya Pradesh, establishing a strong rapport with marginalized communities.
He shared that he regularly joins beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for communal meals at their homes and makes spur-of-the-moment visits to villages to assess public systems through direct interaction.
The Governor also provided insights into the forests, tourist attractions, and development initiatives within Madhya Pradesh.
He highlighted programs like Dharti Aaba Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and PM-JANMAN, which aim to uplift every tribal family across the nation. Additionally, he pointed out the Aadi Karmayogi Yojana, designed to enhance awareness and empowerment among tribal communities.
Patel discussed the health issues facing tribal populations, particularly focusing on Sickle Cell Anaemia. He elaborated on the symptoms, associated behavioral problems, and medical explanations of the disease, as well as the state's initiatives for control, treatment, and management.
He noted that Prime Minister Modi has initiated a national mission aiming to eradicate sickle cell disease by 2047, with Madhya Pradesh at the forefront of this initiative.