Tamil Nadu's 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' Scheme Wins Prestigious UN-AITF Award

CM MK Stalin’s tentpole healthcare initiative 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' has been honored with the UN-AITF Award, recognizing its impact on over 1.80 crore beneficiaries by providing doorstep healthcare services.


Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu's groundbreaking healthcare scheme 'Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam' launched by CM MK Stalin has received international recognition by winning the prestigious UN-AITF Award. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced this achievement on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the scheme's significant impact on the state's healthcare landscape.

The Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme, a flagship initiative of the current Dravidian Model Government, has been hailed as a pioneering healthcare program for the Indian subcontinent. With over 1.80 crore beneficiaries, the scheme has been transforming lives by delivering essential healthcare services directly to people's doorsteps.

The 2024 UN-NCD Award serves as a testament to the scheme's profound impact on public health. In his social media post, Chief Minister Stalin congratulated Health Minister Ma. Subramanian for his dedication in successfully implementing the scheme. He also acknowledged the tireless efforts of the Tamil Nadu Health Department secretary, doctors, nurses, and staff, which led to this global recognition.

Chief Minister Stalin expressed his commitment to further enhancing the scheme, ensuring that more people benefit from it in the future. This international accolade not only recognizes Tamil Nadu's efforts in healthcare but also sets a benchmark for other states and countries to follow in providing accessible and quality healthcare to their citizens.

The Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme's success demonstrates the effectiveness of taking healthcare services to the people's doorsteps, especially in reaching out to underserved communities and those with limited access to medical facilities.

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