Need of hour is to provide quality, affordable healthcare to people of India

NEW DELHI (INDIA): The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has visited Varanasi today. He laid the Foundation Stone of the Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre, and the Centenary Super Speciality Hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).nnSpeaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the role of technology in medical science is increasing and the Union Government is moving towards providing best medical facilities in India.nnHe said the need of the hour is to provide quality and affordable healthcare to the people of India, especially the poor.nnThe Prime Minister said that he has faith in the strength of 125 crore Indians. He said the people of India are selfless, and the blessings of the people are like the blessings of Almighty.nnHe urged the youth to move towards online banking.nnThe Prime Minister visited the Kabir Nagar locality in Varanasi, to see the progress made in underground cabling and heritage lighting under the IPDS and HRIDAY schemes. He interacted with students there.nnLater, at the DLW Ground, the Prime Minister laid the Foundation Stone for the ESIC Super Speciality Hospital. He also inaugurated the new Trade Facilitation Centre and Crafts Museum.