Hyderabad, Dec 13th: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K.Rosaiah today said the 'Aarogyasri' health insurance scheme was a commendable initiative introduced by the state government for the poor people, and the first of its kind in the country. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the new pediatric cardiac intensive care wing of the corporate Star Hospitals here, he said 942 diseases were covered under the scheme, including surgeries.
He said the state government was also providing financial assistance to the poor people under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for treatment of diseases not covered under ''Aarogyasri''. The CMF funds were also being provided for the ''Aarogyasri'' scheme,he added. Stating that the health care was a priority for the state government, he said it was trying to provide the necessary equipment to all the government hospitals and was recruiting doctors and para medical staff in a big way.
He said the state government was also providing financial assistance to the poor people under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for treatment of diseases not covered under ''Aarogyasri''. The CMF funds were also being provided for the ''Aarogyasri'' scheme,he added. Stating that the health care was a priority for the state government, he said it was trying to provide the necessary equipment to all the government hospitals and was recruiting doctors and para medical staff in a big way.
Drive to eliminate bogus farmers Posted on 15-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 14th: The East Godavari administration has taken up a special drive to eliminate the bogus farmers from all the 12 rytu bazaars in the districts. Among the 12, six rytu bazaars are in Rajahmundry, two in Kakinada, one each in Ramachandrapuram, Ravulapalem, Kotha Peta and Amalpuram distr...
All sections join antidivision stir Posted on 15-Dec-2009
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ITsector fretful over unrest in Hyd Posted on 15-Dec-2009
Hyderabad, Dec 14th: With Andhra Pradesh witnessing violent protests over the issue of separate statehood to Telangana region, IT companies on Monday voiced their concern over the developments in the state and its impact on the IT and ITES industry. The Hyderabad Software Exporters Association (HYSEA...
T stir blamed for price rise Posted on 15-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 14th: Former city president of the Telugu Desam (TD), Mr. D. Ramana Raju, felt that due to the Center's announcement of initiating steps for formation of separate Telangana state, the prices of all the essential commodities have skyrocketed. Though there was no clear picture from th...
Griggs competitions inaugurated Posted on 15-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 14th: Kakinada zone griggs competitions for girls were grandly inaugurated at the district sports grounds here on Monday. The competitions were organized under the supervision of the organizing secretary Suguna Ratnakumari. Nearly 350 sports persons from in and around Kakinada city part...
Fasts & blockades for united Andhra Posted on 16-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 15th: Several pro-united Andhra activists and others continued their agitation for the fourth day on Tuesday demanding a clear decision on their pleas from the Center. With the slogan Jai Samaikya Andhra, all the activists started the protests by first observing the death anniversary th...
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