Providing health insurance is better than distributing sarees, cycles: UTK

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July 21, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 21: Taking on his predecessors for distributing sarees and cycles, Minister for Health U T Khader said that it is better to utilize the same amount for providing health insurance to the masses so that they can lead a secured life.

“I have discussed the same with the CM and the state will see some allocation in the budget for the same,” said Mr Khader inaugurating the 'Prathibha Puraskar' for children of Group D workers, organized by District Group D Workers' Association at NGO Hall, in Mangalore on Sunday.

Mr Khader opined that there is a need to include the government workers under health insurance scheme.

“Government employees lead a very calculated life within limited resources. In such a case even if one member of family falls sick, the entire family faces the consequence financially. Health insurance for them will come as a blessing,” he said adding that the work of the Group D is often not appreciated.

“It is the responsibility of the administrative classes to ensure well-being of the Group D section,” he said

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Meanwhile, Mamatha, Asha and Nirmala D'Souza, who secured various degrees, were felicitated.

Mr Khader distributed the monetary aid to various Group D Workers for their medical expenses. The funds were raised by the Group D workers themselves to lend a helping hand to their ailing colleagues.

Group D Workers' Association state committee General Secretary H Narasimhamurthy presided.

MLA J R Lobo, office bearers of the Association among others were present.

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PM Modi vows to strengthen India-Maldives ties, inks currency swap deal with President Muizzu

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October 7,2024

New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap agreement to the tune of $400 million, a move that would help the archipelago nation overcome foreign exchange reserve issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched Rupay card in the Maldives, inaugurated the new runway at the Hanimadhoo International airport and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations that had hit a rocky patch last year.

Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here.

After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.

"Today, we have inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo Airport. Now, the Greater Male Connectivity Project will also be expedited. We will also support the development of a new commercial port in Thilafushi," Modi told reporters here with Muizzu by his side.

Modi said India and Maldives have decided to initiate discussion on the Free Trade Agreement to further strengthen economic ties.

The prime minister described Maldives as a "close friend" which had an important position in India's neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision.

"India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," Modi said.

Earlier, Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Modi was also present on the occasion.

Muizzu was given a tri-services guard of honour before he drove down the Rajghat to offer his respects at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November.

Muizzu won the presidential election last year on the 'India out' campaign and asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation by May this year.

The bilateral ties also hit a rocky patch when Maldivian ministers were critical of Modi. However, Muizzu has since toned down his anti-India stance and even sacked ministers who were critical of the Indian prime minister.

As the Maldives was grappling with a serious economic downturn, India has decided to extend vital budgetary support to the Maldives government with the rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill for another year.

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