🏥 Nationwide Healthcare Campaign Launched
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated a nationwide medical campaign titled ‘Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat’. The initiative, organized by PD Hinduja Hospital, was launched at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai on February 24, 2026.
₹5 Lakh
Ayushman Coverage/Year
1.8 Lakh+
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
₹1.5 Lakh
Accident Cashless Treatment
💉 Transformative Health Programs
The President emphasized the crucial steps taken over the past decade to ensure quality healthcare accessibility for all citizens.
🛡️ Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Recognized as the world's largest health insurance scheme, it currently provides health coverage to approximately 12 crore families.
🎯 Targeted Eradication Missions
National programs are actively protecting citizens, notably through:
- Mission Indradhanush
- TB-Free India Campaign
- Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission
🚑 Golden Hour & Emergency Care
To ensure immediate medical assistance, the PM Relief Scheme provides cashless treatment for accident victims up to ₹1.5 lakh, aiming to save lives during the critical golden hour.
🤖 Technology, Innovation & Self-Reliance
The address strongly focused on the role of modern technology and indigenous manufacturing in building a robust medical ecosystem.
- AI Integration: Technology and Artificial Intelligence are playing an increasingly crucial role in medicine, with the IndiaAI Mission actively supporting innovation in AI-enabled healthcare.
- Medical Device Manufacturing: Heavy reliance on imported medical devices and critical medicines poses a financial burden on citizens. The President urged the medical and business communities to utilize Make in India and PLI schemes to boost domestic manufacturing.
- Viksit Bharat 2047: Achieving a developed India by 2047 requires healthy citizens who have timely access to quality healthcare.
📚 Prelims Quiz Corner
1. Which hospital organized the nationwide campaign ‘Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat’ inaugurated by the President?
Answer: C
2. Under the PM Relief Scheme mentioned in the address, what is the maximum cashless treatment amount provided to accident victims?
Answer: B
📝 Mains Practice Q&A
Q. "The health of the citizens is a collective responsibility." Analyze the role of technology and indigenous manufacturing in achieving universal health coverage and the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' as highlighted in recent government initiatives.
Model Answer Synopsis
Role of Technology in Healthcare
Technology and AI are pivotal in modern medicine. Initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission support innovations in AI-enabled healthcare, which can bridge the urban-rural divide by improving diagnostics, predictive healthcare, and efficient resource allocation.
Indigenous Manufacturing & Affordability
India is a leading pharmaceutical producer, but heavily relies on imported medical devices and critical medicines, creating a financial burden on the common man. Promoting domestic production through 'Make in India' and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes is essential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure and ensure affordable, world-class healthcare for all.
Link to Viksit Bharat 2047
A healthy population is the fundamental requirement for a strong, developed nation. By integrating technology, enhancing emergency care (like the ₹1.5 lakh cashless treatment under the PM Relief Scheme), and reducing import dependencies, India can position itself as a global healthcare destination while achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Source Information: PIB Release ID: 2232296 (Feb 24, 2026)
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