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July 10, 2026 6:14 PM

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission emerges as one of world’s largest digital health ecosystems with over 93.95 crore ABHA IDs: J.P. Nadda

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday said the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has emerged as one of the world's largest digital health ecosystems, while stressing that the next phase of the mission should focus on maximizing its adoption and utilization across the country. Chairing the third meeting of the Mission Steering Group (MSG), Nadda reviewed the progress of the flagship digital health initiative and outlined the roadmap for strengthening India's digital health eco...

June 8, 2026 10:18 PM

West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, completing nationwide rollout of world’s largest health assurance scheme

In a landmark event towards achieving universal health coverage and ensuring seamless access to quality healthcare for every eligible citizen across the country, West Bengal today became the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Marking the culmination of nationwide adoption of the flagship health assurance scheme, the National Health Authority (NHA), under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), signed a Memor...

June 8, 2026 5:30 PM

PMSMA turns 10: Health ministry to launch nationwide celebrations, JP Nadda to unveil ‘A Decade of Care’ campaign

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) will kick off nationwide celebrations on June 9 to commemorate a decade of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), one of India’s flagship maternal healthcare initiatives aimed at ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy motherhood. The year-long observance, themed “10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care,” will be formally launched by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at a national event in New Delhi....

May 24, 2026 3:15 AM

Centre releases ₹527 crore under NHM for West Bengal: JP Nadda

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Saturday reviewed the healthcare systems and implementation of key health schemes in West Bengal during a virtual meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and senior officials. The discussions focused on strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the state and improving the implementation of flagship programmes, including the National Health Mission (NHM), Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infr...

March 14, 2026 5:11 PM

J.P. Nadda urges graduates at Teerthanker Mahaveer University convocation to serve society during India’s Amrit Kaal

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the convocation ceremony of Teerthanker Mahaveer University in Moradabad on Saturday, urging graduating students to serve society with commitment during India’s Amrit Kaal and contribute to building a developed nation by 2047. Congratulating the graduates, Nadda described the convocation as a defining milestone that reflects years of dedication, perseverance and academic discipline. He said the ceremony not only marks the completion of an academic...

March 10, 2026 3:08 PM

Government promoting organic fertilizers through MDA scheme; 120 CBG plants registered: JP Nadda

The Centre is promoting the use of organic fertilizers produced from biogas plants under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. In a written reply, the minister said the scheme supports organic fertilizers produced from plants under the GOBARdhan Scheme and Compressed Biogas (CBG) facilities. Under the initiative, the government provides financial assistance of ₹1,500 per metric tonn...

March 6, 2026 10:03 AM

India backs WHO’s 90-70-90 target to eliminate cervical cancer

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday reaffirmed India’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem, while addressing a press briefing virtually at the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking at the briefing, Nadda said protecting the health and dignity of women remains a national priority, adding that India is working to safeguard women from preventable diseases such as cervical cancer through prevention, sc...

February 14, 2026 3:48 PM

J.P. Nadda addresses convocation ceremony of Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Saturday addressed the 8th convocation ceremony of Swami Rama Himalayan University in Dehradun, congratulating graduating students and highlighting major strides made in India’s healthcare sector over the past decade. Describing the convocation as both “special and significant,” Nadda said the occasion marked not only the culmination of years of hard work but also the beginning of a new phase of professional responsibility. He urg...

February 4, 2026 2:55 PM

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs strengthening fight against cancer: JP Nadda

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs is strengthening the fight against cancer in India, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Cancer Day on Wednesday. World Cancer Day is observed every year on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer and the advancements in technology to fight it. As per ICMR’s National Cancer Registry estimates, India recorded over 15.3 lakh new cancer cases in 2024 and around 8–8.7 lakh deaths, against a global burden of 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths in 2022....

February 3, 2026 10:07 PM

JP Nadda releases India’s first evidence-based guidelines on lung cancer treatment and palliation

Ahead of World Cancer Day, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday released the “Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation: Evidence-Based Guidelines”, marking a significant step towards standardised and patient-centric cancer care in India. The guidelines were formally unveiled at Kartavya Bhavan and aim to provide a uniform, evidence-based framework for the diagnosis, treatment and palliative care of lung cancer patients across the country. Developed by lead...