Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday instructed government doctors to cease the practice of unnecessarily referring normal patients from sub-divisional and district hospitals to larger medical institutions by August 15, warning that any violation would lead to strict action.
CM's Directive on Patient Referrals
Speaking at the launch of the 'Sahyog' camp in Sonepur, Saran district, Samrat stated that doctors in district and sub-divisional hospitals must stop sending routine cases to bigger hospitals. He emphasized that if a normal patient is referred without a valid reason, action would be taken against the concerned civil surgeon.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the government has been strengthening infrastructure in public hospitals to ensure people receive proper treatment closer to their homes. He clarified that only patients suffering from serious illnesses should be referred to larger hospitals where advanced treatment facilities are available. His remarks underline the government's intent to improve accountability in the public health system and reduce avoidable pressure on major hospitals.
Launch of 'Sahyog' Camp
Samrat also elaborated on the purpose of the newly launched 'Sahyog' camp, describing it as an initiative aimed at ensuring quick resolution of public grievances related to various government departments. He said the main objective is to provide justice and relief to people and assured that every application received through the initiative would be processed within 30 days under all circumstances.
Explaining the mechanism, he noted that Sahyog camps were organized at the panchayat level across the state on Tuesday to facilitate prompt disposal of complaints. The government had already launched the 'Sahyog' portal along with a toll-free helpline number 1100 to support the grievance redressal process.
The CM made it clear that officials failing to dispose of applications listed on the Sahyog portal and issue orders within 30 days would face strict departmental action, including suspension. District magistrates and superintendents of police would monitor the process in real time, while the CM's office would also keep watch on officials' performance.
Development Announcements
During the event, Samrat announced that the government would construct the Ganga-Ambika Path on the northern bank of the Ganga in Sonepur, modeled after the J P Ganga Path built in Patna on the southern bank. He said the Sonepur area would be developed on the lines of Noida.
He also stated that work is progressing rapidly to open degree colleges in all blocks of Bihar. In the 211 blocks where no degree colleges currently exist, classes would begin from July this year.
Additionally, model schools under 'Saraswati Vidya Niketan' would be developed in every block to ensure quality education for children across Bihar. Samrat remarked, 'The educational system at Saraswati Vidya Niketan will be developed in such a manner that even children of ministers and officials will be eager to study there.'
