Following the successful launch of Antima Yatra (last journey) scheme of conducting funeral at a cost of ₹ 1 only in the town, the Municipal Corporation of Karimnagar has announced another programme to conduct medical tests such as blood sugar, urine, blood pressure at a cost of ₹ 1 only. Minister’s promiseHe said that Minister for Health Eatala Rajender had promised to appoint a doctor, paramedical staff and open a lab in the municipality to conduct the medical examinations at ₹ 1 only. Stating that already the MCK had passed a resolution for the conduct of medical tests at ₹ 1 only, he said that the programme would be launched very soon. There was also a proposal to conduct classes for the students appearing for TSPSC examinations. The MCK was also providing ‘Saraswati Prasadam’ (snacks) for the students preparing for the SSC examinations in the government schools of the town.

Source: The Hindu June 30, 2019 18:22 UTC