Link Copied! Copy gift link. Sign up or log in to read this article in full. Sign up. Already have an account? Log in. Resend verification e-mail. Subscribe now. Frequently asked questions. Dr Balakrishnan rolled out numerous key initiatives and policies throughout his political career.
At the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, he increased the capacity for desalination and NEWater production substantially. In , he restarted the building of new hawker centres after 26 years, to ensure that everyone has access to a wide variety of good, fresh, and affordable food in an informal setting, and to enable local hawkers to make a good living. He initiated the Progressive Wage Model in for cleaners, who became the first group of workers to enjoy increased wages and better terms of employment.
At the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, he established the ComCare system to enhance comprehensive social assistance for all Singaporeans in need.
From to , he chaired the Specialist Training Committee, which was responsible for the accreditation and training programme for all ophthalmology trainees. He also led several clinical research trials to control the progression of myopia in children. He was active in diverse community activities. He was also a well-known debater from the 80s, and host of the television series 'Health Matters' in the 90s. During the early years of his political career, he served as Chairman of the 'Remaking Singapore' committee and Chairman of the National Youth Council.
He was one of the ministerial facilitators for several rounds of negotiations from to that led to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change at the United Nations. He led the team that concluded the negotiations for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and Singapore in
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