Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the growing recognition of India’s healthcare transformation as a major pillar of national development. Referring to a recent article by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, the Prime Minister pointed out that flagship initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and Swachh Bharat are not only improving public health outcomes but are also contributing to economic growth.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister quoted Dr. Shetty, saying, “India’s healthcare is now a key driver of economic growth. Initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, POSHAN Abhiyaan and Swachh Bharat are reducing disease, protecting household savings, and building human capital. Seeing health as an investment, not a cost, is boosting governance and prosperity.”

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