New Delhi/Patna: Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi on Saturday, in his first meeting with the Union minister since assuming office.
The two held discussions on the development of Bihar’s health sector, expansion of medical services and improving access to quality healthcare for residents.
Nishant Kumar described the meeting as positive and said the Centre was supporting Bihar’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare system.
“Today, I met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda. We held a detailed discussion regarding healthcare services in Bihar. We are receiving support from the Centre to further improve the healthcare system in the state.”
Focus On Centre-State Coordination
The meeting also focused on strengthening coordination and cooperation between the Centre and Bihar government to improve healthcare delivery in the state.
Nishant Kumar briefed Nadda on ongoing state government initiatives in the health sector and outlined his priorities for expanding and improving healthcare services.
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The meeting comes as the Bihar government seeks to give fresh momentum to healthcare infrastructure and services, with the health minister stressing cooperation between the two levels of government.
Nadda has a long association with Bihar, having been born in Patna and completing his schooling and graduation in the city. He has also maintained a close political relationship with former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar.
The meeting with Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar’s son and Bihar’s new health minister, marks an early interaction between the two leaders as the state government seeks greater central support for its healthcare priorities.
