Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the transformation of India's healthcare sector over the past 12 years, emphasizing efforts to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible. The Prime Minister specifically noted that India now hosts the world's largest healthcare programme, Ayushman Bharat, which provides top-quality healthcare to the most vulnerable populations.
The government's PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana has significantly improved medicine affordability, while specific interventions have reduced prices of critical medical devices including stents and knee implants, benefiting many citizens. Additionally, medical education has become more accessible through the expansion of institutions and increased seat availability across the country.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to building on these achievements to create a healthy India, sharing these updates as part of the #12YearsOfSwasthBharat initiative on social media platform X on June 14, 2026.