Dehradun: In a major boost to health infrastructure in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, a satellite centre of AIIMS Rishikesh will be opened in Udham Singh Nagar district.
The satellite centre, to come up on land provided by Uttarakhand government, will cater to residents of Kumaon region and those living in adjoining districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Director, AIIMS, has received a letter from Nilambuj Sharan, economic adviser to Union government, confirming the development.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed his gratitude to PM Narendra Modi and Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya for giving the go-ahead.
Dhami said that with the satellite centre of AIIMS Rishikesh in place, better health facilities will be available.