Uttarkashi District Hospital has been honored with the Best Eco-Friendly Award for the year 2023-24 under the Kayakalp Program, which was initiated by the Government of India in 2014 to encourage cleanliness and environmental sustainability in hospitals, following the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The district hospital was awarded first place in the state, receiving a prize of ₹13 lakh.
The Kayakalp Award evaluation was conducted in three phases by district and state-level teams, as per the criteria set by the Government of India. The first phase involved internal assessments, the second phase was a peer assessment, and the third phase was an external qualified assessment. The evaluation focused on cleanliness, biomedical waste management, infection control practices, hygiene promotion, and the quality of services in the hospital’s OPD and IPD departments.
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The Chief Medical Officer of Uttarkashi, Dr. B.S. Rawat, shared that the hospital’s adherence to guidelines issued by district and state officials contributed significantly to winning the Eco-Friendly Award. The hospital’s staff received training to ensure compliance with standards related to cleanliness, basic amenities, electricity and water supply, and small construction work.
In addition to the district hospital’s achievement, several other institutions received commendations. The Community Health Centre (CHC) in Naugaon received ₹1 lakh, while the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Bhattwari was awarded ₹50,000. The Best PHC Award went to Pipli PHC, which won ₹2 lakh. Several other Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs in the district, including those in Uttaron, Dhakada, Fold, Gorashali, and Tulyara, were also honored with the Kayakalp Award.
Dr. Rawat emphasized that the department is continuously working to enhance healthcare facilities and ensure better services for the public.
