Balasore, Oct 20: Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw has sanctioned Rs 20 lakh for modular operation theatre at Balasore Lions Eye Hospital from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) fund and assured to execute at the earliest.
Recently, District Magistrate, Balasore gave administrative approval for release of fund for execution of project. Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer of Balasore has also intimated the Chairman, Balasore Lions Eye Hospital and Research Center to start the work without further delay.
In July Vaishnaw had also recommended Rs1.55 crore from the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MP LAD) fund for various developmental works in Balasore district.