In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in the National Capital Region, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the state-of-the-art KDSG Super Specialty Hospital in Dadri, Greater Noida, on Thursday. The event marked a milestone for advanced medical services in the region, drawing dignitaries including former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev and Gautam Buddh Nagar MP Mahesh Sharma.
During his visit, CM Yogi toured the facility, inspected its cutting-edge amenities, and engaged in detailed discussions with doctors about the pivotal role of healthcare professionals. In his address, he emphasized the power of confidence in medicine, drawing a vivid analogy from cricket. ‘When Kapil Dev stepped onto the field to bowl, the Pakistani team felt half-defeated even before the match began,’ he said. ‘Similarly, a doctor’s self-assurance and positive mindset can halve a patient’s illness right away.’
Highlighting the synergy of medicine and faith, Yogi noted, ‘When treatment and prayers combine, recovery is swift, and the hospital’s reputation soars.’ He praised the hospital as a vital initiative for NCR residents, promising modern, high-quality care close to home. Underscoring health as a fundamental right, he affirmed the government’s commitment while stressing the need for private sector involvement to scale up services.
CM Yogi spotlighted the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, now India’s largest health scheme, covering nearly 60 crore people nationwide. In Uttar Pradesh alone, over 5 crore golden cards have been issued, enabling free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. He advocated for transparency and healthy competition in healthcare, urging a balance between government rates and private fees to ensure affordable care for the common man.
Reflecting on progress, he recalled that pre-2014, India had just six AIIMS institutes; today, 23 world-class ones operate. In UP, medical colleges have surged from 17 in 2017 to nearly 81 under the ‘One District, One Medical College’ policy. Built at a cost of around Rs 200 crore, the 300-bed KDSG Hospital offers advanced services in cardiology, oncology, neurology, and high-tech surgeries.
The facility is expected to generate direct and indirect jobs for about 1,000 people. Kapil Dev, expressing gratitude, pledged to uphold government trust and elevate UP’s health sector globally through this institution.