The implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance programme is gaining momentum in Delhi, with more than 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat cards issued so far, reflecting increasing enrollment and awareness among eligible beneficiaries in the national capital. Official data shows that claims worth ₹86.22 crore have
The Centre has appointed Piyush Singla as Director in the NHA under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), further strengthening leadership in India’s rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Singla is a 2012-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre and was recommended for Central deputation by
West Bengal is expected to witness a major boost in its healthcare sector after the Centre approved nearly ₹3,000 crore for improving medical infrastructure and expanding public healthcare services across the state. Along with this, Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards are likely to start reaching
The National Health Authority has highlighted Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as critical pillars driving the future transformation of India’s healthcare ecosystem, emphasizing the need for trusted, inclusive, and ethically governed AI systems. Speaking at a healthcare technology and policy forum, the
Marking World Hypertension Day, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a landmark nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening India’s response to non communicable diseases (NCDs). Under the ambitious “75/25” initiative, the Government plans to place 75 million individuals suffering from hypertension and diabetes
Three day national conference witnesses participation from over 3,500 delegates, bringing together policymakers, healthcare leaders, architects, technology experts, investors, and industry stakeholders to redefine the future of healthcare infrastructure in India The 5th Edition of the Healthcare Planning & Infrastructure Conference 2026 (HPIE 2026), organized under
India’s healthcare ecosystem is entering a new phase of digital integration with the rollout of the Swasth Bharat Portal, an ABDM-compliant platform designed to unify healthcare data systems, improve interoperability, and streamline patient-centric digital healthcare delivery across the country. Built in alignment with the National Health
Narendra Modi has announced plans to fast track the implementation of Ayushman Bharat in West Bengal following the recent electoral victory, signaling a renewed push to expand access to affordable healthcare in the state. The Prime Minister emphasized that the accelerated rollout will enable eligible beneficiaries
India and Japan reinforced their bilateral healthcare collaboration at the 3rd Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare held at Bharat Mandapam. The meeting, held under the India Japan Memorandum of Cooperation in Healthcare and Wellness, was co chaired by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda
New Delhi | March 2026 India is accelerating its push toward universal health insurance coverage, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirming that expanding financial protection in healthcare remains a key government priority, with a target of significantly broader coverage by 2033. The announcement comes amid ongoing
