
Govt. grants ₹9.5 cr. for PHCs’ makeover in Mandya
The Hindu
Six Primary Healthcare Centres in K.R. Pet, which was one of the seriously affected taluks in the district in the last wave, to undergo upgradation
Amidst the fears of an impending third wave of pandemic, healthcare infrastructure in Mandya is getting a makeover to overcome the hurdles faced while handling the devastating second wave early this year and tackle the ensuing pandemic situations successfully. Six primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in K.R. Pet taluk, which was one of the worst affected by COVID-19 in the previous wave, are being upgraded at a cost of ₹9.5 crore. The grant for their remodelling has been released by the government and the work is expected to start soon. An action plan for their upgradation was sent to the Department of Health and Family Welfare after discussing the proposals with the district officials to ensure that the problems faced in the last wave don’t recur.
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In 2019, Chinese rolling stock manufacturer CRRC was awarded a ₹1,578-crore contract to supply 216 coaches, with the condition that it establish a manufacturing facility in India. CRRC failed to meet this requirement, prompting BMRCL to issue several notices and consider invoking a ₹372-crore bank guarantee. To revive the situation, CRRC partnered with Kolkata-based Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, enabling production. Despite this arrangement, delivery schedules have continued to slip, forcing BMRCL to open the Yellow Line with a minimal fleet.