India s public spending on healthcare lowest in BRICS nations; tech can improve access: DEA Secy
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India s public spending on healthcare lowest in BRICS nations; tech can improve access: DEA SecyPTI
Last Updated: May 13, 2021, 09:16 PM IST
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While making an opening remark at a virtual seminar jointly organised by the finance ministry and the New Development Bank (NDB) on the topic Social Infrastructure Financing and use of Digital Technologies , Seth on Thursday noted that this pandemic has caused a setback in the journey of sustainable development goals.
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Telemedicine, diagnostic interpretation are a big area where access problems can be mitigated to a large extent by using technology.
India s public expenditure on health is the lowest among the BRICS nations, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Ajay Seth said stressing that technology can play a great role in improving access to healthcare.
BRICS is the grouping of five major emerging countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa which together represent about 42 per cent of the population, 23 per cent of GDP, 30 per cent of the territory, and 18 per cent of the global trade. While making an opening remark at a virtual seminar jointly organised by the finance ministry and the New Development Bank (NDB) on the topic Social Infrastructure Financing and use of Digital Technologies , Seth on Thursday noted that this pandemic has caused a setback in the journey of sustainable development goals.
Powys county councillor for Cwm Tawe Uchaf, Cllr David Thomas (Labour), said: “I’d firstly like to say that I welcome the proposed investment in this project and the future ‘re-energising’ of the local economy that it offers. “However, I am aware of concerns held by the residents impacted by these proposals which I would request the planning committee examine further to satisfy themselves that any adverse impact on these communities can be mitigated.” Cllr Thomas also wants to see a liaison body be created in the future. This would allow representatives from GCRE and “nominated local representatives” to discuss and share information on the project with each other.
By Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter
A site masterplan shows how the GCRE will take shape. PROPOSALS for a £150 million rail testing centre near Ystradgynlais have been called in to be decided by Powys County Council’s (PCC) planning committee. An outline planning application by the Welsh Government to build a Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) at the Nant Helen opencast coal mine, was lodged with both Powys and Neath Port Talbot Borough Council at the end of March. If successful the project is expected to be fully operational by 2025, bringing a possible 300 jobs to the area. But concerns about the proposal have been aired in the area.
Nant Helen drift coal mine near Ystradgynlais. PROPOSALS for a £150 million rail testing centre near Ystradgynlais have been called in to be decided by Powys County Council’s (PCC) planning committee. An outline planning application by the Welsh Government to build a Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) at the Nant Helen opencast coal mine, was lodged with both Powys and Neath Port Talbot Borough Council at the end of March. If successful the project is expected to be fully operational by 2025, bringing a possible 300 jobs to the area. But concerns about the proposal have been aired in the area.