Modi Government overhauled India’s health infrastructure: Amit Shah
The Hindu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in the last nine years, the Modi Government has overhauled the country’s health infrastructure from primary to tertiary level while ensuring free treatment of up to ₹5 lakh for the poor.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 8 said in the last nine years, the Modi Government had overhauled the country's health infrastructure from a primary to tertiary level while ensuring the provision of free treatment for up to ₹5 lakh for the poor.
In tweets, Mr. Shah said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India had embraced a future where healthcare was no longer a privilege.
“In #9YearsOfHealthForAll’ India overhauled its health infrastructure from primary to tertiary level while ensuring free treatment up to ₹5 lakh for the poor,” he said.
The Home Minister said the Prime Minister has harnessed the transformative power of technology, making healthcare accessible.
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“Whether it is Covid Vaccination, telemedicine, hospital registration, or accessing health records, healthcare now is at the fingertips of citizens,” he said.
The Modi Government’s major healthcare initiative has been the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, under which those who are eligible will have a defined benefit cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year, officials said.
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