Free Food to The Poor, Insurance for Frontline Workers: PM Modi Raises Key Issues in Meet With Empowered Groups
3 years, 10 months ago

Free Food to The Poor, Insurance for Frontline Workers: PM Modi Raises Key Issues in Meet With Empowered Groups

News 18  

As India continues to battle a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a key meet with to review the medical and health infrastructure in the country. Talking to the Empowered Group on Economic and Welfare Measures, Modi discussed steps taken by the Centre for the poor such as extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Modi also discussed issues related to facilitating supply chain and logistics management with the Empowered Group and instructed officials to ensure seamless movement of goods so that disruptions in the supply chain were avoided. The prime minister asked officials of the Empowered Group on coordinating with private sector, NGOs and International Organisations to explore how volunteers from civil society could be utilised to lessen the pressure on healthcare sector.

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Union govt. is committed to making quality health care affordable to all: Jitendra Singh
1 month, 1 week ago

Union govt. is committed to making quality health care affordable to all: Jitendra Singh

The Hindu  

The Union government is committed to the aim of making quality health care affordable and accessible to all and schemes like Prime Minister’s Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, Ayushman Bharat-Prime Minister’s Jan Arogya Yojana and new AIIMS-like institutions across the nation were all part of the larger goal of bridging the huge urban-rural divide in healthcare provision, Union Minister of State for …

PM Modi highlights India's success at poverty alleviation at G20 Summit in Rio de Janerio
4 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi highlights India's success at poverty alleviation at G20 Summit in Rio de Janerio

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Over 800 million people in India are given free food grains said Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, while sharing India's success stories during the G20 session on `Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty, in Rio on Monday. "Over the last 10 years we have lifted 250 million people out of poverty, 550 million people are benefiting …

PM Modi Launches Health Cover Plan for Senior Citizens, Hits Out at Delhi and West Bengal Governments
5 months ago

PM Modi Launches Health Cover Plan for Senior Citizens, Hits Out at Delhi and West Bengal Governments

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a health cover plan for citizens aged 70 and above under the government's flagship Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). The scheme will provide health coverage to all eligible senior citizens regardless of their income. Modi highlighted that the scheme was a blessing for every person associated with it, be it a …

PM Modi on Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance: We are committed to ensuring affordable, top-quality healthcare for every Indian
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi on Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance: We are committed to ensuring affordable, top-quality healthcare for every Indian

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government is committed to ensuring accessible, affordable, and top-quality healthcare for every Indian. In this context, the Cabinet today has decided to further expand the ambit of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY to provide health coverage for all citizens above 70 years," Mr. Modi said in a post on X. In a post on …

PM Modi inherited 'four-decade lag' in issues of nutrition in women & children, claims WCD Min Irani
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi inherited 'four-decade lag' in issues of nutrition in women & children, claims WCD Min Irani

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Issues concerning nutrition and the security of women and children did not receive due attention for four decades until Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014 and delivered on all these fronts, Union minister Smriti Irani said on Friday. In a session themed 'Her Road from India: From Boardrooms to Global Institutions' at the Raisina Dialogue, the …

PM Modi says BJP govt will extend free ration scheme for next 5 years
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi says BJP govt will extend free ration scheme for next 5 years

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party government will extend the free ration scheme for the next five years. The scheme - Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana - will benefit 80 crore poor people of the country, he said while speaking in poll-bound Chhattisgarh. "I have decided that the BJP government will extend the …

India consistently trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi
2 years ago

India consistently trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that life-savers like medicines, vaccines and medical devices were weaponised during the COVID-19 pandemic, and asserted that his government has been consistently trying to minimise India’s dependence on foreign countries in the health sector. Addressing a post-budget webinar on ‘Health and Medical Research’, Modi said India’s health sector was marred by …

India trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi
2 years ago

India trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that life-savers like medicines, vaccines and medical devices were weaponised during the COVID-19 pandemic, and asserted that his government has been consistently trying to minimise India's dependence on foreign countries in the health sector. Addressing a post-budget webinar on 'Health and Medical Research', Modi said India's health sector was marred by …

PM Modi in high-level Covid meet: Ramp up testing, genome sequencing, wear mask | 10 Points
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi in high-level Covid meet: Ramp up testing, genome sequencing, wear mask | 10 Points

India TV News  

Covid New Wave: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a high-level meeting on Covid-19 Thursday urged people to wear masks in crowded public places, asked authorities to ramp up testing, genome sequencing, and to encourage people especially vulnerable, elderly groups to take 'Precaution dose'. PM Modi advised States to audit Covid specific facilities to ensure operational readiness of Hospital Infrastructure, including …

'Thank you PM Modi...': WHO chief tweets from Bali G20 summit
2 years, 4 months ago

'Thank you PM Modi...': WHO chief tweets from Bali G20 summit

Hindustan Times  

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday shared a note of gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the support in setting up of a global traditional health centre to ensure “health for all”. In a tweet addressing the Prime Minister, he wrote: “Thank you India Prime Minister @narendramodi for your collaboration with @WHO on hosting and building …

PM Narendra Modi Highlights BJP Govt's Push For Health, Agriculture: 97 Percent Of Rural Households In Gujarat Receiving Tap Water
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Narendra Modi Highlights BJP Govt's Push For Health, Agriculture: 97 Percent Of Rural Households In Gujarat Receiving Tap Water

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with beneficiaries of various schemes at Surat's Olpad in Gujarat and emphasised India's economic progress saying India has become the fifth largest economy in the world. Mentioning various the BJP government's schemes, he said: "One Nation, One Ration Card has benefitted migrant workers the most as it facilitates ration distribution to …

Modi Unveils PM CARES for Children Scheme: Rs 4,000 a Month for Basic Needs, Free Treatment for Kids Who Lost Parents to Covid
2 years, 10 months ago

Modi Unveils PM CARES for Children Scheme: Rs 4,000 a Month for Basic Needs, Free Treatment for Kids Who Lost Parents to Covid

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the benefits of PM CARES for Children scheme for children who lost their parents due to the Covid-19 pandemic. PM Modi has promised Rs 4,000 a month for basic needs, financial support for schooling, scholarship for higher education, and free treatment upto Rs 5 lakh. Children will also being given the Ayushman Health …

WHO must be reformed, India ready to play key role, says PM Modi at global Covid summit
2 years, 10 months ago

WHO must be reformed, India ready to play key role, says PM Modi at global Covid summit

India Today  

Speaking at the second global Covid summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the World Health Organisation needs to be reformed and strengthened to "build a more resilient global health security architecture". "As a responsible member of the global community, India is ready to play a key role in these efforts," PM Modi added. INDIA'S 'PEOPLE-CENTRIC' STRATEGY On …

PM Modi's food security scheme averted rise in extreme poverty: IMF study
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi's food security scheme averted rise in extreme poverty: IMF study

India Today  

A study by the International Monetary fund has found that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s food security project — the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana — has been critical in preventing any increase in extreme poverty levels in India during the Covid-19 pandemic. The new IMF paper — Pandemic, Poverty, and Inequality: Evidence from India — found that extreme poverty …

Modi to interact with beneficiaries of affordable medicine scheme
3 years ago

Modi to interact with beneficiaries of affordable medicine scheme

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday virtually interact with the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, which was launched in 2015 for making medicines available at affordable prices, and the owners of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, the outlets for the scheme. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said, “The theme of the event is ‘Jan …

It’s up to us how to create better solutions of AYUSH for ourselves and for the world as well: PM
3 years, 1 month ago

It’s up to us how to create better solutions of AYUSH for ourselves and for the world as well: PM

The Hindu  

Seeking to provide more opportunities to Indian students in the field of medical education, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the private sector “to get into this field in huge quantities’’ and sought the intervention of State governments to make good policies in giving land for this type of work. Speaking at a webinar on the Union Budget announcements …

Narendra Modi in Varanasi LIVE Updates: PM Launches PMASBY Scheme to Strengthen Healthcare Infrastructure
3 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi in Varanasi LIVE Updates: PM Launches PMASBY Scheme to Strengthen Healthcare Infrastructure

News 18  

Narendra Modi in Varanasi LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated nine medical colleges from Siddharthnagar in Uttar Pradesh. Later in the day, he also launched several other development projects worth more than Rs 5,200 crore for his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi and also launched Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana scheme. Prime Minister Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana …

PM Modi Interacts With Beneficiaries of Food Security Scheme in UP
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi Interacts With Beneficiaries of Food Security Scheme in UP

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a massive awareness programme throughout Uttar Pradesh to ensure that no beneficiary is left out from availing the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. He was interacting with beneficiaries of the scheme through video-conferencing as the state observed the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana Day. Almost 15 crore beneficiaries in …

PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries of PMGKAY in Gujarat
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi interacts with beneficiaries of PMGKAY in Gujarat

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with the beneficiaries of 'Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana' in Gujarat via video conferencing. Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had said, "At 12:30 PM tomorrow, 3rd August, will interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Gujarat. PMGKAY is a food security welfare scheme that …

Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi Govt, Calls Finance Minister's Covid Relief Package 'Hoax'
3 years, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi Govt, Calls Finance Minister's Covid Relief Package 'Hoax'

ABP News  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday dubbed the relief package announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to support the Indian economy in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic a “hoax”. Escalating his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Gandhi said no family can spend the “economic package” announced by the Finance Minister on their daily needs. …

Know All About Garib Kalyan Yojana — the Scheme PM Modi Extended to Ensure Free Ration for 80 Cr People
3 years, 9 months ago

Know All About Garib Kalyan Yojana — the Scheme PM Modi Extended to Ensure Free Ration for 80 Cr People

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana will be extended till Diwali. The Centre launched the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in March, 2020 to distribute foodgrains quota of 5 kg per person per month free of cost to ameliorate the hardship faced by the poor due to economic disruption caused by …

Free ration to 800 million people till Diwali, announces PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

Free ration to 800 million people till Diwali, announces PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in this address to the nation on Monday that the Centre’s free food programme will be extended for five months till November. “Today the government has decided that the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana will now be extended till Diwali. “Today, under the guidance of the respected Prime Minister, the decision of the central …

Ensure rural India is Covid free, PM Modi tells district officials
3 years, 10 months ago

Ensure rural India is Covid free, PM Modi tells district officials

India Today  

Taking stock of the Covid preparedness at the district level in 10 states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed officials to ensure that rural India is Covid free. Addressing the district officials of 10 states in a virtual conference, PM Modi asked officials to spread awareness in rural districts so that the spread of Covid can be curtailed in …

PM Modi Nowhere in Sight As Govt Fails to Manage Covid Crisis, Alleges Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi Nowhere in Sight As Govt Fails to Manage Covid Crisis, Alleges Rahul Gandhi

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Monday that the government has failed to manage the COVID-19 crisis and the prime minister is nowhere to be seen. "While GOI has failed not just in managing Covid crisis but also in standing with the people, there are numerous individual stories of strength and altruism every day," he said on Twitter. "Immense gratitude …

Covid-19: Mamata urges PM Modi to waive taxes, duties on medical equipment, drugs
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19: Mamata urges PM Modi to waive taxes, duties on medical equipment, drugs

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to waive all forms of taxes and customs duty on equipment and drugs being used to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Banerjee also urged Modi to strengthen health infrastructure and augment supplies of equipment, medicines and oxygen for treatment of coronavirus-positive patients. "Many organisations, individuals …

5kg Free Ration to 80 Cr Beneficiaries: Centre's Big Move for Poor Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
3 years, 11 months ago

5kg Free Ration to 80 Cr Beneficiaries: Centre's Big Move for Poor Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

The Central government on Friday announced its decision to give free ration to poor sections of the society for two months under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Coronavirus Live Updates: India Reports 3.3 Lakh New Cases; Global Daily Cases Reaches Record High Congratulating the prime minister over the move, Union home minister Amit Shah said that the Modi …

Govt working on four fronts to keep India healthy: PM Modi
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt working on four fronts to keep India healthy: PM Modi

India TV News  

Govt working on four fronts to keep India healthy: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government is taking a holistic approach to healthcare in the country and is not just focused on treatment but also wellness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government is taking a holistic approach to healthcare in the country and …

Group of 100 ex-civil servants asks Modi to make details on PM-CARES public, calls for transparency
4 years, 2 months ago

Group of 100 ex-civil servants asks Modi to make details on PM-CARES public, calls for transparency

Firstpost  

New Delhi: A group of 100 former civil servants wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday raising questions over transparency in the PM-CARES Fund. “We have been keenly following the ongoing debate about the Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations, or ‘PM-CARES’, — a fund created for the benefit of people affected by the COVID …

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme to extend health insurance coverage to all J&K residents
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme to extend health insurance coverage to all J&K residents

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme via video-conferencing to extend health insurance coverage to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister's Office said the scheme will ensure universal health coverage, and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential health services to all individuals and communities. The scheme will …

Coronavirus | PM Modi seeks scaling up of sero-surveys, testing
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus | PM Modi seeks scaling up of sero-surveys, testing

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a review meeting on the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against COVID-19, including testing technologies, contact tracing, drugs and therapeutics, said a press release by the government. Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India At the meeting, calling for continued vigilance and a high state of preparedness against the pandemic, Mr. Modi …

80 Crore Poor to Get Free Food Grains Till November-End, Announces PM Modi
4 years, 9 months ago

80 Crore Poor to Get Free Food Grains Till November-End, Announces PM Modi

News 18  

Narendra Modi Speech LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced in his address to the nation that the government will extend the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana to provide free ration to 80 crore poor till the end of November. “Keeping in mind all the festivals that are coming up in the next few months, this scheme to …

World is looking towards India how PM Modi responded to Covid-19: Commonwealth Secretary-General
4 years, 9 months ago

World is looking towards India how PM Modi responded to Covid-19: Commonwealth Secretary-General

Live Mint  

The world is looking towards India how Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government and the people have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, controlled it and minimised it, said Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the Secretary-General said India -- a home to half of the Commonwealth's 2.4 billion citizens -- is a valued member of the …

From empowering poor to Mission Gaganyaan: PM reiterates many firsts for India during Modi 2.0
4 years, 10 months ago

From empowering poor to Mission Gaganyaan: PM reiterates many firsts for India during Modi 2.0

India Today  

Upon completion of one year in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote an open letter to the nation. The nation achieved financial inclusion, free gas and electricity connections, total sanitation coverage, and made progress towards ensuring housing for all," PM Narendra Modi wrote in his letter. In addition, the Prime Minister also pointed at various posts initiated by …

How Modi government braced against the coronavirus pandemic: pro-active steps since January
5 years ago

How Modi government braced against the coronavirus pandemic: pro-active steps since January

Op India  

As the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic has gripped almost the entire world, many countries have taken extreme measures to arrest the spread. #CoronaUpdate 2/15 pic.twitter.com/r94po3dOup — Akhilesh Mishra March 28, 2020 January 27, 2020: The central government had held a cabinet meeting to review preparedness to counter the Chinese pandemic. #CoronaUpdate 3/15 pic.twitter.com/VvdLeZvG4q — Akhilesh Mishra March 28, 2020 February 1, …

Government sets up 11 groups to deal with coronavirus impact
5 years ago

Government sets up 11 groups to deal with coronavirus impact

Live Mint  

The Narendra Modi administration on Sunday set up 11 empowered groups for quickly drawing up and executing a comprehensive plan to tackle the adverse impact of the Coronavirus crisis. The 11 panels have been set up under the Disaster Management Act and have been authorised to come up with the plan as well as to take all necessary steps for …

India has taken historic steps to ensure universal health: Modi
5 years, 6 months ago

India has taken historic steps to ensure universal health: Modi

Live Mint  

Addressing a high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage in New York on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government having a clear focus on health has taken historic steps to ensure affordable health for all. “We have launched the world's largest health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat for ensuring quality universal health services for all. The government has also …

PM Modi and His Unblemished Image in Minds of Indians Will be Biggest Challenge to Oppn in 2019 - News18
6 years ago

PM Modi and His Unblemished Image in Minds of Indians Will be Biggest Challenge to Oppn in 2019 - News18

News 18  

One of the priorities of the central government is to eradicate corruption from public life. In a system where country’s wealth was seized, given in the hands of a few and not equitably distributed, promises of ‘Ache Din’ and ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, are entwined with the Modi government. Today, the crown prince of the great Indian ruling dynasty is …

Modi assures country in safe hands, says he will not let country down
6 years, 1 month ago

Modi assures country in safe hands, says he will not let country down

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country was in “safe hands” and he would not let the nation bow down. Mr. Modi said the country was progressing with the sentiments of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan” and the government was working with the “sole objective” of serving the people. Though Mr. Modi avoided making a direct reference …

PM Narendra Modi promises affordable healthcare for all
6 years, 2 months ago

PM Narendra Modi promises affordable healthcare for all

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government is committed to strengthen the initiatives in health care to ensure universal health coverage. Reiterating the emphasis of his government on the health sector, the prime minister said the idea of his government is to ensure that everyone is healthy and health care is affordable. Modi said that one of …

PM launches mother of all healthcares
6 years, 6 months ago

PM launches mother of all healthcares

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday rolled out the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana -Ayushman Bharat, deemed as the world’s largest government-funded healthcare programme covering over 50 crore beneficiaries and termed it a “game-changer initiative to serve the poor”. “PMJAY-Ayushman Bharat is the biggest government- Dedicating the scheme to the “service of the daridranayaran,” Mr Modi said that the …

Modicare: India launches world's biggest experiment in universal healthcare
6 years, 6 months ago

Modicare: India launches world's biggest experiment in universal healthcare

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Senior doctors have voiced concerns …

Narendra Modi first Indian PM to prioritise universal health coverage, Rahul yet to match Modicare: Lancet study
6 years, 6 months ago

Narendra Modi first Indian PM to prioritise universal health coverage, Rahul yet to match Modicare: Lancet study

Firstpost  

The Lancet editor-in-chief Richard Horton Rahul Gandhi seeking to resurrect the Congress and prove that India’s greatest political dynasty still has something to offer, despite his promises to help lower castes, tribal communities and rural poor, is yet to match Modicare New Delhi: A noted UK-based medical journal has said Narendra Modi is India’s first prime minister to prioritise universal …

Narendra Modi interacts with ASHA, ANM and Anganwadi workers, underlines importance of welfare of women, children
6 years, 6 months ago

Narendra Modi interacts with ASHA, ANM and Anganwadi workers, underlines importance of welfare of women, children

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi in his interaction also spoke how the ASHA, ANM and Anganwadi workers have helped bring a mind-set change besides implementing health programmes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with ASHA, ANM and Anganwadi workers from all over India on Tuesday via a live video conference. Talking to the workers, Modi also said that the challenge to take the National …

Narendra Modi's statesmanly Independence Day speech marks a tectonic shift from old BJP-RSS formula
6 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Modi's statesmanly Independence Day speech marks a tectonic shift from old BJP-RSS formula

Firstpost  

This was an election year speech — but credit goes to Modi for toning down the aggression and rhetoric that marked his rise to power in 2014, and for swapping these for statesmanly idioms Sometime around 1990, when the then Bharatiya Janata Party president Lal Krishna Advani made a big push for the party’s run to power, in his Rath …

Govt's ambitious healthcare scheme to be launched on Sept 25: PM Narendra Modi on 72nd Independence Day
6 years, 7 months ago

Govt's ambitious healthcare scheme to be launched on Sept 25: PM Narendra Modi on 72nd Independence Day

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that his government will launch an ambitious healthcare scheme on September 25 this year which will benefit 50 crore citizens of the country. In his last Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort ahead of the next Lok Sabha election, he said the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan will be …

Narendra Modi interacts with beneficiaries of PMJAY, says Centre aims to provide affordable healthcare to all
6 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi interacts with beneficiaries of PMJAY, says Centre aims to provide affordable healthcare to all

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi was interacting through video conference with beneficiaries of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojna ’. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said access to medicines is a big concern for the poor and his government’s constant endeavour is to ensure affordable healthcare for every Indian. He was interacting through video conference with beneficiaries of the ‘Pradhan …

Four years of Modi govt: Ayushman Bharat a game changer?
6 years, 10 months ago

Four years of Modi govt: Ayushman Bharat a game changer?

Hindustan Times  

The Modi government’s health-for-all scheme finally took shape in the fourth year of its rule with the announcement of the Ayushman Bharat programme, which assures a health insurance cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year to 500 million poor and vulnerable persons. Once it takes off, Ayushman Bharat will be the world’s largest public-funded health insurance programme, …

Cabinet clears 'Modicare': All you need to know about the biggest free health insurance scheme
7 years ago

Cabinet clears 'Modicare': All you need to know about the biggest free health insurance scheme

Firstpost  

Getting state governments to buy into Modicare and execute it by August, 2018, will be a huge challenge, especially in a big election year. In the 2018 Union budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced an ambitious plan to provide free health insurance to 10.74 crore poor families. The scheme, which the government claims is the world’s largest public-funded health insurance …

Modicare gets Rs10,000 crore allocation, to be fully functional by October
7 years ago

Modicare gets Rs10,000 crore allocation, to be fully functional by October

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Announcing an allocation of Rs10,000 crore for the government’s ambitious health insurance programme, dubbed “Modicare”, Union minister for health and family welfare J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the scheme will be fully functional by October. The health ministry will start validating beneficiaries in April and ensure that the scheme is ready for implementation in four months’ time,” said …

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