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Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on equity in health care delivery while chairing the 48th meeting of PRAGATI on Wednesday, according to a press and information bureau (PIB) statement.
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PM Modi also reviewed the progress made under Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.
“During a review of Prime Minister-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), the prime minister urged all states to accelerate the development of health infrastructure, with a special focus on Aspirational Districts, as well as remote, tribal, and border areas,” read the statement.
“He emphasised that equitable access to quality health care must be ensured for the poor, marginalised, and underserved populations, and called for urgent and sustained efforts to bridge existing gaps in critical health services across these regions,” it added.
During the meeting, the PM reviewed certain critical infrastructure projects across the mines, railways, and water resources sectors. “PM underscored that delays in project execution come at the dual cost of escalating financial outlays and denying citizens timely access to essential services and infrastructure,” it added.
