India, June 29 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday inaugurated an MRI machine in Champawat and announced a series of healthcare infrastructure projects worth over Rs.40 crore aimed at strengthening medical facilities in the border district and nearby hill regions.

The MRI machine, installed at a cost of nearly Rs.6 crore under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support from the ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, is expected to significantly improve access to advanced diagnostic services for residents of Champawat and neighbouring districts.

Addressing a public programme in Champawat, the CM said a healthy Uttarakhand was the foundation of a strong, self-reliant and developed state. He said the government w...