Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India’s health infrastructure has become stronger in the past few years. Addressing the post-budget webinar on Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People, Mr Modi said that fulfilling the aspirations of the people is not merely a matter of discussion but the very foundation of the Budget and the commitment of the government. He highlighted that the country is working with a vision towards preventive and holistic health, with hundreds of new medical colleges opening in many districts.

The Prime Minister noted that through Ayushman Bharat Yojana and Arogya Mandir, healthcare services are being expanded to villages across the country, while India’s traditions of yoga and Ayurveda are gaining popularity worldwide. Emphasising the rise of care economy, Mr Modi said that the growing global demand for care givers is creating new skill-based employment opportunities for lakhs of young people in the country.