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This comes as a huge relief,” the resident said.People of around 40 villages in and around Tehri dam were displaced after the construction of Tehri dam. Dehradun: To address health issues of people displaced during the construction of Tehri dam, a special Community Health Model (CHM) was launched on Monday. “However, a lot still needs to be done and AIIMS can fill in the gaps,” said, Akhilesh Semwal, another displaced resident of Tehri. AIIMS with its specialty services will play a significant role in the area. )The initiative, started by AIIMS Rishikesh director Ravikant, will give voluntary health services by reaching out to below poverty line (BPL) patients residing in far-lying areas.Giving out details, nodal officer of the programme Dr Santosh Kumar said, “We will provide sustainable health services to the displaced communities in Tehri and Rishikesh..