Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched an ambitious initiative, “Sabaka Sammaan-Jeevan Aasaan” (Respect for All-Ease of Living), on Saturday to make the lives of senior citizens more dignified and convenient.
The core objective of this initiative is to reduce the difficulties faced by senior citizens in the state. Under this programme, essential healthcare services such as pathology tests at home, blood pressure and ECG tests, physiotherapy, and appropriate medical assistance during emergencies will be ensured at their doorstep.
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In a message posted on ‘X’, Nitish Kumar wrote, “For the period from 2025 to 2030, we have implemented the ‘Saat Nishchay 3’ (Seven Resolves 3) programme to include the state among the most developed states in the country. The seventh resolve of the ‘Saat Nishchay 3’ — ‘Sabaka Sammaan-Jeevan Aasaan’ — aims to reduce the hardships faced by all citizens of the state and make their lives easier.”
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“Our first priority is to ensure that needy senior citizens in the state can receive essential healthcare services at their homes whenever required. These services include nursing assistance, pathology tests at home, blood pressure and ECG testing, physiotherapy services, and all types of medical assistance during emergencies,” he added.
Nitish Kumar has also issued guidelines to the Health Department for the effective implementation of this initiative.
The government has also invited citizens to share suggestions on what additional facilities could be provided to further ease the lives of senior citizens in the state.
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