MLC Ivan D’Souza has welcomed the government’s decision to upgrade Wenlock Hospital into a regional facility, alongside the allocation of significant funds for its development. He also expressed his satisfaction over the green signal for the Christian Development Corporation, marking a major step forward in community welfare.
Addressing the media on Saturday, March 8, D’Souza stated, “The government has allocated Rs 650 crore for the development of eight hospitals across the state. Among these, Wenlock Hospital is one of the selected institutions, with a possibility of receiving up to Rs 250 crore for its upgrade. There is a strong need to transform Wenlock Hospital into a multi-specialty facility, similar to the Kidwai Hospital.”
Christian Development Corporation gets green signal
D’Souza also revealed that the government has approved the Christian Development Corporation, with a president and vice president now appointed. He explained, “I recommended the creation of this corporation in 2014. Although it was approved in 2019, its implementation was delayed. However, this year’s budget has announced an allocation of Rs 250 crore.”
He emphasised the importance of establishing a separate directorate for the Christian Development Corporation, which would simplify decision-making, facilitate the release of funds, and provide matching grants.
On Shaktinagar incident
Addressing the recent Shaktinagar incident, D’Souza responded, “MLA Vedavyas Kamath needs to stop making disparaging remarks about Congress party workers during public events. His speeches are provoking his supporters. Yashwanth Prabhu was never mentioned in the FIR as having been assaulted by Vedavyas Kamath. The atrocity case and the allegations against Yashwanth Prabhu are baseless and fabricated.” Daijiworld