Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 16 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday lauded the contribution of medical professionals towards public welfare, highlighting the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for extending its role beyond clinical practice by establishing charitable blood banks and free outpatient departments (OPDs) in Gorakhpur.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Charitable Blood Centre at the IMA Building in Gorakhpur, Adityanath emphasised that institutional participation in community healthcare marks a significant milestone in social responsibility.
He said, "Indian Medical Association is not only an all-India organisation of practising doctors. It has also fulfilled its social responsibility by starting blood banks and free OPDs in areas of Gorakhpur.”
The Uttar Pradesh CM further noted that while individual medical practitioners serve through state-run and private systems, collective initiatives by professional bodies can strengthen the grassroots healthcare framework.
“While doctors may practise individually through government or private setups, an organisation collectively running free OPDs or blood banks is an additional achievement in itself," Yogi Adityanath said.
Earlier this week, a differently-abled family in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district received assistance from the state government for housing, education and basic amenities following the intervention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said.
The family of Ramkishan Pandey, which has four differently-abled children, was provided support under various government schemes after the district administration took up their concerns on priority following directions from the Chief Minister.
According to officials, the family had been facing difficulties related to housing, education and access to essential facilities. After the matter came to the notice of the administration, steps were initiated to provide assistance and improve their living conditions.
Under the Kanshi Ram Awas Yojana, the family was provided a house, helping resolve their concern of having a permanent shelter. The administration also arranged wheelchairs for the differently-abled children to support their mobility.
Officials said the elder son of the family, Ankur, was also provided the benefit of a disability pension. The move was aimed at extending financial assistance and ensuring regular support for the family.
The administration also focused on the education of the children and facilitated their admission to schools. Officials said efforts were made to ensure that the children continue their studies and get access to educational opportunities.
Apart from housing and education support, the district administration completed the process for providing an Antyodaya ration card, income certificate and Ujjwala gas connection to the family.
The government said the assistance was provided under various welfare schemes to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of public programmes.
Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, officials took necessary action to address the family’s concerns and provide support related to shelter, food security, education and other basic needs.
The initiative highlights the state government’s efforts towards supporting differently-abled persons and economically weaker families by ensuring access to welfare schemes and essential services, officials said.