India, Jan. 10 -- The state government on Friday approved the upgradation of sub-health centre in Sidhrawali in Pataudi to a primary health centre (PHC). The new PHC is expected to improve healthcare services across 10 nearby villages, health department officials said.

Bimla Chaudhary, member of legislative assembly from Pataudi, said around Rs.36 lakh has been sanctioned for appointing doctors, support staff and technicians to run the new PHC.

"This decision fulfills a long-standing demand in the area and will directly benefit the population in Sidhrawali, Pathredi, Langra, Bilaspur Khurd, Bilaspur Kalan, Binaula, Mundka, Dinkari, Palasoli, Bhokarka, and dozens of surrounding hamlets," Chaudhary said.

The upgrade to PHC will provide v...