New Delhi: The Centre said India’s Health transformation over the past 12 years strengthened public healthcare, expanded insurance coverage and improved access to medical services across the country.
According to a government statement, more than 44 crore families received health insurance support, while over 1.86 lakh primary care centres became operational. The government also expanded affordable medicine access through more than 18,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras. In addition, citizens received over 47 crore telemedicine consultations through digital platforms.
The statement said India improved healthcare infrastructure through Ayushman Bharat, the National Health Mission and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. As a result, people gained better access to preventive, curative and digital healthcare services.
Furthermore, the government increased medical education capacity. It more than doubled the number of medical colleges and made 12 new AIIMS functional since 2014. The Centre also integrated traditional medicine into the public health system.
Health transformation boosts access and affordability
The government said Ayushman Bharat emerged as a major pillar of universal health coverage. The scheme created more than 44 crore Ayushman Cards and supported over 12 crore hospitalisations. Moreover, authorities expanded coverage for senior citizens above 70 years through the Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana initiative.
The statement noted that Ayushman Arogya Mandirs strengthened community healthcare services. These centres now provide screening, diagnostics, mental health support and teleconsultation services closer to people’s homes.
Meanwhile, digital platforms improved healthcare delivery. The eSanjeevani telemedicine service recorded more than 47 crore consultations, while the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission expanded access to digital health records and services.
The government also highlighted progress in disease control. It reported declines in tuberculosis incidence, malaria mortality and several other communicable diseases. At the same time, targeted programmes improved maternal and child health indicators across the country.
Officials said affordable healthcare remained a priority. Jan Aushadhi Kendras supplied generic medicines at significantly lower prices, while government initiatives expanded access to free diagnostics and emergency transport services.
The Centre stated that continued investments in healthcare infrastructure, technology, medical education and disease prevention would further strengthen India’s public health system and support universal health coverage goals.
