Bihar agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has outlined a vision for the state to become so healthy that hospitals and medical colleges are left with no patients to treat.
Speaking at a public event, Sinha emphasized the need for the state to strive for excellent health, saying, 'Our mission should be to make the health of the people of Bihar—and the country— so good that there would be no need for medical colleges and hospitals.'
He highlighted the potential of Bihar's soil, describing it as a land of knowledge, science, and cultural heritage.
During his speech, Sinha also reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing a connection between people's lifestyles and their experiences during the health crisis.
He noted that those who lived in harmony with nature remained safe, while those who stayed confined in air-conditioned rooms or lived far from nature fell victim to the pandemic.
The remarks come as Bihar continues to face significant public health challenges, including high infant mortality rates, lower life expectancy at birth, and shortages in healthcare infrastructure and medical personnel.
However, the state has recorded progress in select areas, including improvements in full immunisation coverage and a reduction in the number of low birth-weight babies.
