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

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...

Govt expands tribal healthcare access under National Health Mission with relaxed norms, mobile units and Ayushman Centres

March 23, 2026 3:25 PM

Govt expands tribal healthcare access under National Health Mission with relaxed norms, mobile units and Ayushman Centres

The Centre has intensified efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in tribal and remote regions through targeted interventions under the National Health Mission (NHM), aiming to improve access, infrastructure, and service quality. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said the Centre is providing both technical and financial support to states and Union Territories to enhance healthcare systems, particularly in tri...

India achieves 17.7% drop in TB cases, 21.4% reduction in deaths under NHM

December 10, 2024 3:52 PM

India achieves 17.7% drop in TB cases, 21.4% reduction in deaths under NHM

The central government has rolled out a series of measures under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) to fight tuberculosis (TB) across India. Operating under the National Health Mission (NHM), the programme prioritises early diagnosis, timely treatment, and addressing the social factors that contribute to the spread of TB. India has made significant progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), with the incidence rate declining by 17.7%, from 237 cases per 100,000 population in 2015...