Lucknow, Dec. 19 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said there is no shortage of resources in Uttar Pradesh and it has emerged as one of the country's top three revenue-surplus states due to sustained efforts and teamwork. He also called for urgent preventive action, stronger public awareness and lifestyle changes to stop kidney disease from becoming a silent epidemic, cautioning that nearly 10% of the population is at the risk of renal ailments. The chief minister was addressing the inaugural session of the 54th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Nephrology (ISNCON-2025) at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here. He emphasised that since 2017, the state government has ensured no shortage of funds for healthcare services. From just 17 medical colleges before 2017 to around 80 today serving a population of nearly 25 crore, Uttar Pradesh has expanded its healthcare services, he said. "Earlier, when there was illness, the state also became sick. There was no money and no direction. We worked hard with the spirit of teamwork and today the results are visible. Uttar Pradesh is a revenue-surplus state and we do not need to take loans from anywhere," he said. "Today, the state stands for 'one district, one medical college'," he stated. The chief minister said access to kidney care has improved significantly, with dialysis centres now operational in every district. "There is no shortage of funds for treatment," he said. Mentioning the importance of a balanced and disciplined lifestyle to prevent and manage chronic kidney disease (CKD), he emphasised the need for a comprehensive strategy to protect vulnerable children, who are increasingly at risk of kidney-related ailments. The unchecked use of chemicals, fertilisers and pesticides was contributing to lifestyle diseases, including kidney ailments, he said. The state government has intensified action against food adulteration, citing large-scale destruction of contaminated dairy products ahead of Diwali, he added. To tackle the root cause, the government has launched natural farming initiatives in 34 districts along the Ganga belt to reduce chemical exposure in food, he said. In his address, he noted the state's successful eradication of encephalitis within two years-a model of effective governance and targeted intervention. The chief minister praised SGPGI for its contribution to healthcare, particularly in the treatment of kidney disease. He also recalled the critical role of government hospitals, including SGPGI, during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the integration of telemedicine saved countless lives. Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak stressed the importance of daily physical activity and disciplined routines in preventing chronic diseases. SGPGI director Prof RK Dhiman highlighted advances such as interventional nephrology and robotic kidney transplants, which have improved success rates. The ISNCON-2025 conference saw the participation of leading nephrologists and healthcare professionals from across the country, focusing on advances in kidney care and public health challenges....