Ranchi, Jan. 22 -- Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari held a meeting with union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav in New Delhi to discuss strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure.

Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Ajay Kumar was also present.

During the meeting, the Central Government granted in-principle approval for several key proposals, including the establishment of an Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital in Jharkhand, setting up Japanese technology-based hi-tech diagnostic laboratories in all medical colleges and Ranchi Sadar Hospital, and construction of Wellness Health Centres (Health Cottages) in all districts under a 60:40 Centre-State funding pattern.

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