Mirzapur, 16 June

(HS): Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel,

said that healthy citizens are the greatest strength of a developed India.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country's healthcare

system has undergone significant transformation over the past 12 years, and

today, health services are reaching every village. She said that a better

healthcare system not only improves people's quality of life but also

strengthens the country's economic progress and productivity.

Anupriya Patel stated that under the National

Health Policy 2017, healthcare services have been made more accessible,

affordable, and of higher quality, with the goal of achieving universal health

coverage. Toward this end, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs have been established,

providing services such as primary care, disease screening, counseling, and health

awareness. By May 2026, more than 1.8 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are

operational across the country.

She stated that more than 700 million

teleconsultations have been provided through the e-Sanjeevani platform so far,

and more than 1.2 billion outpatient services have been provided. Extensive

screening campaigns are also being conducted to identify early illnesses such

as non-communicable diseases, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension.

The Minister of State said that under the Ayushman

Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), millions of families have

received health coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh. Furthermore, more than 910

million Abha IDs have been created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

She said that the

impact of investments in the health sector is clearly visible. Maternal

mortality rates have declined significantly, institutional deliveries have

increased, and vaccination coverage has expanded. She said that the

government's goal is to realize the commitment of a healthy India, a strong

India by providing quality health services to every citizen.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi