JP Nadda

March 24, 2025 12:07 PM

India observes World Tuberculosis Day with renewed commitment to eradication by 2025

India marked World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating the deadly disease by 2025. The day aims to raise awareness about the global health threat posed by TB, which primarily affects the lungs and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or spits. In her message on the eve of World Tuberculosis Day, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu commended the National TB Elimination Programme and its efforts to raise awareness through pub...

March 19, 2025 4:05 PM

Over 75% cancer treatments under PMJAY availed by rural areas: Health Minister

More than 75 per cent of cancer treatments under the government’s Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) have been availed by beneficiaries from rural areas, Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed Parliament. Nadda stated that the health insurance scheme has facilitated over 68 lakh cancer treatments across the country, amounting to more than ₹13,000 crore. Of these, more than 4.5 lakh treatments, worth over ₹985 crore, have been administered for targeted therapies against various can...

February 10, 2025 3:58 PM

JP Nadda launches nationwide MDA campaign to eliminate lymphatic filariasis

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday launched the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) through a video conference with State Health Ministers from 13 identified LF-endemic states. The event outlined the objectives of the campaign, key strategic activities, and the critical role of participating states in ensuring high coverage and compliance with the MDA program. The MDA campaign, which ...

February 7, 2025 6:13 PM

TB Mukt Bharat campaign screens 5.63 crore people, notifies 1.59 lakh new TB patients: Nadda

The Health Ministry’s 100-day intensified TB Mukt Bharat campaign has screened 5.63 crore vulnerable people and notified 1.59 lakh new TB patients from 347 districts, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Parliament on Friday. The 100-day campaign, which started on December 7, 2024, and will continue till March 24, aims to end TB five years ahead of the global target. The campaign targets 347 high-priority districts across 33 States/UTs. “Since the launch of the 100-day intensified TB eli...

January 17, 2025 4:33 PM

BJP unveils Delhi Election Manifesto: JP Nadda calls it the “Foundation for a Developed Delhi”

Bharatiya Janata Party's National President and Union Minister J P Nadda launched the party's Delhi Assembly election manifesto, also called the 'Sankalp Patra' on Friday, with the party promising to give Rs 2,500 to every woman in Delhi every month through Mahila Samridhi Yojana. The party has also promised to continue all welfare schemes which are currently implemented in the national capital. Speaking about the central government's flagship health scheme, the BJP promised to implement Ayush...

December 12, 2024 4:43 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over impeachment motion against Chairman

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Thursday till 11 am on December 13 due to repeated disruptions. Earlier in the day, the proceedings were suspended until 2 pm, but when the House reconvened in the afternoon, the uproar continued as opposition members pressed for discussions on various notices they had submitted. The session was adjourned once again within half an hour due to the ongoing disturbances. The chaos stemmed from a motion brought by the opposition demanding the impeachment of Rajya Sa...

December 11, 2024 2:04 PM

Bringing a no-confidence motion against the Chair is a design to deviate the attention of nation: Nadda

Union Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda, on Wednesday accused the Congress of acting as a "tool of external forces" during a heated session in the upper house, which ultimately led to its adjournment for the day. Nadda alleged that the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was a deliberate attempt to divert attention from important discussions on national sovereignty and security. Referring to American billionaire philanthropi...

September 22, 2024 9:26 PM

Kerala: Three more test negative for Nipah virus in Malappuram, contact list grows to 267

Kerala's Health Minister Veena George confirmed that three additional individuals tested negative for the Nipah virus, bringing the total number of negative cases in the current outbreak to 78. The state continues to closely monitor the situation as efforts to contain the virus intensify. During a high-level meeting chaired by Minister George, officials assessed the ongoing outbreak and updated the contact list, which now includes 267 individuals. The health minister also provided updates on th...

September 17, 2024 10:25 AM

Prime Minister Modi celebrates 74th birthday amidst nationwide greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 on Tuesday, receiving birthday wishes from political leaders across India. The day was marked by warm greetings and praise from allies and opposition figures for his leadership. Extending his wishes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended PM Modi's vision of "New India" and added that the Prime Minister made impossible tasks possible with his strong will and determination. "Modi ji has linked everything from heritage to science with the vision of 'New In...

September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

PM Modi and leaders extend greetings on Hindi Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders extended greetings on Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September 14 to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as an official language of India. "Many best wishes to all the countrymen on Hindi Diwas," PM Modi posted on X. Union Home Minister Amit Shah expanded on the significance of the day in a video message, saying that this year marks the 75th anniversary of Hindi's official status. "This year's 'Hindi Diwas' is very important for all of us," Ho...