🏥 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. (GS-2: Social Justice / GS-3: Technology) - 200 Words
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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