Prime Minister Modi’s Health Initiatives on Ayurveda Day
On Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch and inaugurate several health projects worth Rs 12,850 crore from the All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi. A key highlight is the expansion of health coverage under Ayushman Bharat for senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income.
New Health Facilities and Colleges
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Phase II of the All India Institute of Ayurveda, featuring a Panchakarma hospital, Ayurvedic pharmacy, sports medicine unit, and more. He will also open three medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh and extend facilities at AIIMS across various states.
Infrastructure and Technology Advancements
New nursing colleges and critical care blocks will be established in several states. Drone services and helicopter emergency medical services will be launched at AIIMS locations. The U-WIN portal will digitalize vaccination processes for pregnant women and children.
Research and Development Boost
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate a Central Drugs Testing Laboratory in Odisha and lay the foundation for research institutes in Yoga and Naturopathy. Centers of Excellence for medical devices and drug discovery will be established under the Make in India initiative.
Environmental and Health Campaigns
A nationwide campaign, “Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan,” will promote health awareness. State-specific action plans on climate change and health will be launched to develop climate-resilient healthcare services.
Doubts Revealed
Ayurveda Day -: Ayurveda Day is a special day celebrated in India to honor and promote Ayurveda, which is an ancient system of medicine that originated in India. It focuses on natural and holistic healing.
Ayushman Bharat -: Ayushman Bharat is a health scheme by the Indian government that aims to provide free health coverage to poor and vulnerable families, helping them access medical services without financial burden.
AIIMS -: AIIMS stands for All India Institute of Medical Sciences. It is a group of public medical colleges in India known for providing high-quality medical education and healthcare services.
U-WIN portal -: The U-WIN portal is a digital platform that will help manage and track vaccinations in India, making it easier for people to get vaccinated and for the government to keep records.
R&D -: R&D stands for Research and Development. It involves activities that companies or governments do to innovate and introduce new products or services, or to improve existing ones.
Climate action plans -: Climate action plans are strategies and actions taken to address and reduce the impact of climate change, such as reducing pollution and using renewable energy sources.
