The President, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has called for more investment from public and private sector to ensure better health facilities. Inaugurating a private hospital in Howrah district of West Bengal this afternoon, Mr. Mukherjee said that substantial amount have been allocated in education and health sector in 11th and 12th five year plan besides different government initiatives for health care.

The President said that in spite of these efforts there is still gap between demand and delivery system. Mr. Mukherjee advocated for advance health care facilities for poor and urged the private institution come forward to provide the same at a affordable price.