Bhopal, Dec 12 (NationPress) - In a recent meeting at Lok Bhavan, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel evaluated the progress of the 'PM Janman Scheme' initiated by the Tribal Cell, engaging in discussions with officials from the relevant departments regarding its execution.

Governor Patel revealed through an official announcement that the 'PM Janman Scheme', part of the 'Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan', has been actively rolled out across 24 districts in Madhya Pradesh since 2023.

He highlighted that over 9,52,000 patients have been registered via the Mobile Medical Units managed by the Public Health and Family Welfare Department of the state.

This figure encompasses 4,75,375 patients from the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) and 4,76,647 other beneficiaries. The units have successfully screened 95,360 individuals for sickle cell disease and 15,811 for TB, with diagnostic tests conducted for over seven lakh patients.

More than 13,43,000 members of PVTG communities residing in over 6,000 habitations are receiving benefits under this initiative.

Additionally, Governor Patel noted that a total of 1,30,521 houses sanctioned under the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' have been finalized. Currently, 147 group water supply schemes are being managed by the Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam.

Under the 'PM Janman Scheme', the completion of group water supply schemes in Anuppur and Balaghat districts has been accomplished for all 48 sanctioned schemes. The remaining operational and maintenance tasks are on track for timely completion.

Progress on six schemes in Datia, Katni, Seoni, and Umaria districts is nearing completion, while other ongoing works are also expected to meet deadlines, as stated.

During the meeting, the Governor urged officials to ensure that the quantity of medicines dispensed through the Mobile Medical Units aligns with the established route chart.

"Medicines need to be distributed based on patient needs and the interval before the next visit of the medical unit to ensure patients have enough supplies until the unit's return," Patel emphasized.

He also directed that data on the availability of electricity connections in tribal-dominant districts be compiled to identify households lacking connections.