Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the state government has accorded high priority to strengthening education and healthcare infrastructure, with a series of initiatives aimed at providing modern learning facilities, expanding higher education opportunities and ensuring accessible and affordable medical treatment for the people.
Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh to mark the completion of two years of the state government’s third consecutive term, the Chief Minister said sustained efforts are being made to modernise schools, strengthen higher education institutions, expand the network of medical colleges and improve healthcare facilities, particularly for the needy and vulnerable sections of society.
Highlighting initiatives to improve the quality of education, particularly in rural areas, the Chief Minister said 250 Chief Minister Excellence & Early English (CM-EEE) Schools have been opened on the lines of the PM SHRI scheme to provide better educational facilities to students.
The Chief Minister further said five nursing colleges have been opened at a total cost of Rs. 220 crore. These are located at Arua and Dayalpur in Faridabad, Gherdu in Kaithal, Kheri Ramnagar in Kurukshetra and Kherawali in Panchkula.
