New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the last 12 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have brought "historic changes" to India's health sector, turning healthcare into a people-centric and technology-driven system.
In a post on X, Shah said the government's focus on accessible, affordable and quality healthcare has created a global model for health security.
He listed key achievements of the period, including free treatment cover of up to Rs 5 lakh for more than 50 crore people under Ayushman Bharat, the rollout of new AIIMS and medical colleges, the expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras for low-cost medicines, and the development of digital health infrastructure such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and e-Sanjeevteleconsultation services.
Shah highlighted the government's thrust on expanding health facilities from cities to villages and strengthening preventive care alongside treatment.
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"In 12 years, Modi ji has brought historic changes in India's health sector. By providing free treatment up to ₹5 lakh to more than 50 crore people, a global model of health security has been established. Availability of affordable medicines, establishment of new AIIMS and medical colleges, increase in MBBS and PG seats, over 546 crore vaccinations, construction of 1.86 lakh Arogya Mandirs, establishment of 20 critical cancer centers, 31.74 lakh dialysis treatments, and a robust network of digital health services like e-Sanjeevani have been developed. #12YearsOfSwasthBharat has ensured accessible, affordable, and quality health services for every citizen from cities to villages today," the post read.
