Union Health Ministry Showcases Flagship Health Programmes at 45th India International Trade Fair 2026
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is exhibiting its flagship health programmes and initiatives through a dedicated Health Pavilion at the 45th India International Trade Fair, organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from November 14 to 27, 2026. The Pavilion was inaugurated by Dr. M. Srinivas, Member of NITI Aayog, in the presence of Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Dr. Rajiv Bahl (Secretary, Department of Health Research and DG ICMR), and Shri Sunil Kumar Barnwal (CEO, National Health Authority).
Thematic Focus and Program Coverage
The Health Pavilion, themed 'युवा भारत, स्वस्थ भारत' (Youth India, Healthy India), spans 989 square meters on the Ground Floor of Hall No. 4 and features 39 stalls representing 24 National Health Programmes and organisations. Dr. Srinivas emphasized the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases and the critical need for preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyle practices during the inauguration. The Pavilion provides comprehensive overview of India's public healthcare initiatives covering primary healthcare, disease prevention and control, immunization, maternal and child health, digital health services, mental healthcare, food safety, and organ donation.
Key Programs and Interactive Activities
Flagship initiatives showcased include Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (through National Health Authority), eSanjeevani telemedicine service, Universal Immunisation Programme, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, and Tele-MANAS mental health service. The Pavilion features interactive activities including live Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) demonstrations, health awareness sessions, Nukkad Natak street plays, health talk shows, and quiz programs. A dedicated Kids' Zone offers traditional games and screen-free recreational activities to promote physical activity and healthy habits among children.
Special TB Elimination Focus
A dedicated TB stall provides awareness about tuberculosis prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment under the National TB Elimination Programme. The stall offers TB screening using AI-enabled handheld X-ray technology and medical consultations by a Medical Officer. The facility also registers Ni-kshay Mitras (TB supporters) who can provide nutritional food baskets and support to affected persons. Awareness activities include magic shows, interactions with the TB mascot, and emphasis on community participation in achieving TB-Mukt Bharat.
Participating Organizations
The comprehensive participation includes 24 programs and organizations: Ayushman Arogya Mandir (3 stalls), National Tobacco Control Programme & Drug De-Addiction Programme (2), Universal Immunization Programme (1), National AIDS & STD Control Programme (1), National Oral Health Program (2), NPCBVI (2), National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (2), FSSAI (2), eSanjeevani (1), National Health Authority (2), National Organ Transplant Programme (2), Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (2), TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (3), HLL Lifecare Limited (3), Kusht Mukt Bharat (1), Rural Health Training Centre (1), Blood Transfusion Services (1), National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (1), National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness (1), Central Health Education Bureau (1), Tele-MANAS (2), National Centre for Disease Control (1), National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly & Palliative Care (1), and Indian Red Cross Society (1).