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PM Modi Highlights Strengthening of India’s Health Infrastructure
Mar 09, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India’s health infrastructure has significantly strengthened over the past few years. He made the remarks while addressing a post-budget webinar titled “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People.”
The Prime Minister stated that fulfilling the aspirations of citizens is not merely a subject of discussion but forms the foundation of the Union Budget and the government’s commitment to development. He added that the country is working with a vision focused on preventive and holistic healthcare.
Modi noted that hundreds of new medical colleges have been established across several districts, contributing to the expansion of healthcare services. He also highlighted government initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access in rural areas, including the Ayushman Bharat Yojana and the development of facilities such as Arogya Mandir.
The Prime Minister further said that India’s traditional wellness practices, including Yoga and Ayurveda, are gaining increasing recognition and popularity across the world.
Emphasising the growing importance of the care economy, Modi said the rising global demand for caregivers is creating new skill-based employment opportunities for millions of young people in the country.
Expressing pride in the increasing number of women entering science and technology fields, he reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for girls in emerging and futuristic technologies.
Modi also called for the creation of a strong research ecosystem that encourages young researchers to innovate and experiment freely. Stressing the link between education, employment and enterprise, he highlighted the promotion of the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector and urged academic institutions to transform campuses into hubs of industry collaboration and research-driven learning to provide students with real-world exposure.
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