Chief Minister Hemant Soren Launches 'Upasthiti Portal' for Health Department Employees

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The ‘Upasthiti Portal’ was launched by CM Hemant Soren to ensure the daily attendance of all Health Department employees, including doctors, para-medical workers, and contract workers.

An Overview of the News

• The portal will enable cross-verification of biometric attendance records of the Health Department employees.

• The government is focused on enhancing healthcare facilities across Jharkhand, ensuring better accessibility and quality.

• 24×7 District Hospitals: District hospitals are to be fully operational 24/7, with all types of surgeries and specialist doctors available to reduce patient referrals.

• Specialist Consultations in OPDs: Efforts will be made to provide specialist consultations in district hospital Outpatient Departments (OPDs).

• Resource Utilization: There will be a focus on maximizing the use of human resources in health centers, with flexible allocation of medical staff as needed.

• Monitoring and Accountability: A robust system will be implemented to monitor the presence of doctors and staff in hospitals, including the introduction of hospital management systems, CCTV, and Wi-Fi.

Key Officials Present:

• Health Minister Banna Gupta

• Chief Secretary L. Khiangte

• Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Avinash Kumar

• Principal Secretary of Health Department Ajay Kumar Singh

About Jharkhand

• Founded - 15 November 2000

• Before was - Part of Bihar

• Capital - Ranchi

• Chief minister - Hemant Soren

• Governor - Santosh Gangwar

• Symbols of Jharkhand
  

  • Bird -  Koel

  • Flower - Palash

  • Mammal - Indian elephant

  • Tree - Sal