Punjab Minister calls on Barnala

Tuesday, December 26, 2006, 18:10 [IST]

Chennai, Dec 26 (UNI) Punjab Public Health Minister Harnamdass Johar today called on Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala at Raj Bhavan here.

The Minister discussed with the Governor various schemes for improvement of public health facilities in Punjab, a Raj Bhavan release said.

He also sought Mr Barnala's personal guidance for providing advanced health care in Punjab, as Tamil Nadu was one of the leading states in providing health care facilities, the release added.

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