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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Universal health coverage to be achieved by 2047: Minister Anupriya Patel
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Sunday outlined an ambitious healthcare vision for India at the 'Sawal Sehat Ka' health conclave organised by The New Indian Express (TNIE) group. Prabhu Chawla, Editorial Director of TNIE, welcomed the minister alongside other dignitaries at the event. Addressing an audience of medical professionals and public health experts, Anupriya Patel said the government aims to achieve universal health coverage by 2047, supported by a people-centric, climate-resilient, and technology-driven healthcare system. 'By 2047, we want to see a healthier India,' Patel said. 'We believe in guaranteeing access to affordable and quality healthcare to each and every citizen.' She explained that the foundation for this vision was laid with the introduction of a new National Health Policy, marking a shift from a curative-only model to a more comprehensive approach. The current policy, she noted, integrates preventive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of healthcare. She acknowledged that achieving universal health coverage in a country as vast and diverse as India is challenging but reaffirmed the government's commitment. 'A strong political will is extremely important for this,' she said, adding that the past 11 years have seen focused efforts on increasing healthcare spending, strengthening infrastructure, encouraging public-private partnerships, and embracing technological innovations. Highlighting grassroots-level progress, Patel said the government has significantly strengthened primary healthcare. 'There are now 1.77 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the country, providing 12 essential services to citizens,' she said. During the event, the minister also felicitated several distinguished medical professionals for their contributions to the healthcare sector. The conclave concluded with a panel discussion featuring senior doctors.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
India a global leader in health innovation and vaccines: Jitendra
New Delhi: Underscoring India's evolution into a global health leader, Jitendra Singh, minister of state for science & technology and earth sciences and MoS in the PMO, said India was now recognised globally as a leader in healthcare innovation, pharmaceutical manufacturing and vaccine development , exporting vaccines to over 100 countries under Vaccine Maitri . "As we move forward, such partnerships will be key in shaping the future of global health from India," he said at the Times Now Doctors Day Conclave 2025, powered by Lupin. Minister of state for health and family welfare Anupriya Patel laid out the Centre's ambitious vision for India@100 and said, "We are committed to creating a resilient, inclusive and technology-driven healthcare ecosystem by 2047, as we celebrate 100 years of independence. Our vision is to ensure accessible and affordable healthcare for every citizen. The National Health Policy embodies this vision, shifting the focus from disease-specific interventions to a comprehensive and integrated approach rooted in universal health coverage. This is a paradigm shift - one that redefines how we view health and well-being, not just within India but also in alignment with global priorities." Others who spoke at the event included Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, Tripura governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu and Andhra Pradesh health minister Satya Kumar Yadav. Kataria said since 2014, India's healthcare budget had grown from Rs 33,000 crore to Rs 99,000 crore, reflecting the govt's strong commitment to a Swasth Bharat under the leadership of PM Narenrda Modi.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
India a global leader in health innovation and vaccines: Jitendra
NEW DELHI: Underscoring India's evolution into a global health leader, Jitendra Singh, junior minister for science & technology and earth sciences, said India was now recognised globally as a leader in healthcare innovation, pharmaceutical manufacturing and vaccine development, exporting vaccines to over 100 countries under Vaccine Maitri. "As we move forward, such partnerships will be key in shaping the future of global health from India," he said at the Times Now Doctors Day Conclave 2025, powered by Lupin. Junior minister for health and family welfare Anupriya Patel laid out the Centre's ambitious vision for India@100 and said, "We are committed to creating a resilient, inclusive and technology-driven healthcare ecosystem by 2047, as we celebrate 100 years of independence. Our vision is to ensure accessible and affordable healthcare for every citizen. The National Health Policy embodies this vision, shifting the focus from disease-specific interventions to a comprehensive and integrated approach rooted in universal health coverage. This is a paradigm shift - one that redefines how we view health and well-being, not just within India but also in alignment with global priorities." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn About Hotel Management Courses in Switzerland and the UK LocalPlan Search Now Undo Others who spoke at the event included Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, Tripura governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu and Andhra Pradesh health minister Satya Kumar Yadav. Kataria said since 2014, India's healthcare budget had grown from Rs 33,000 crore to Rs 99,000 crore, reflecting the govt's strong commitment to a Swasth Bharat under the leadership of PM Narenrda Modi. Nallu spoke about transforming access to affordable healthcare by scaling telemedicine services across the nation. TNN
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Coal India to invest ₹1,067 crore in Talcher Fertilizers
State-owned CIL on Friday said it will invest a little over ₹1,067 crore in Talcher Fertilizers Ltd by way of acquiring shares through rights issue. Talcher Fertilizers Ltd was incorporated in 2015 as a joint venture company of GAIL (India) Ltd, Coal India Ltd (CIL), Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd ( RCF ) and Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCIL) for revival of FCIL's Fertilizer unit by setting up a coal gasification based fertilizer plant at Talcher, Odisha. GAIL (India), CIL and RCF each holds 33.333 per cent in Talcher Fertilizers. In a filing to BSE, CIL said it will acquire 1,06,75,06,771 equity shares at a face value of ₹10 each. The transaction is likely to be completed by July 9. Coal India accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal production. Talcher Fertilizers Ltd project, India's first coal gasification-based ammonia urea plant with a planned capacity of 12.7 lakh tonne per annum, has struggled to maintain its timeline since contracts were awarded to China's Wuhuan Engineering Company Ltd (WECL) in September 2019. As of February 28, 2025, the overall project completion stands at 65.66 per cent, with Outside Battery Limit (OSBL) packages reaching 77.62 per cent completion, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel had informed the Lok Sabha. Several OSBL components, including pipe rack, plant lighting, Boiler-1, raw water treatment plant, and DM water plant, have reached advanced stages of mechanical completion, she said. The project, initially targeted for commissioning in September 2024, has missed its deadline due to pandemic-related disruptions that began when COVID-19 emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, the headquarters of the main contractor. Joint venture partners and the TFL board are conducting regular reviews of the project's progress, while TFL maintains frequent video conferences with WECL to resolve pending engineering issues, the minister added.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Coal India to invest Rs 1,067 crore in Talcher Fertilizers
Coal India Ltd (CIL) will invest over Rs 1,067 crore in Talcher Fertilizers Ltd (TFL) by acquiring shares through a rights issue. This investment aims to revive FCIL's fertilizer unit in Odisha via a coal gasification-based plant. The project, currently 65.66% complete, faced delays due to pandemic-related disruptions and is now undergoing regular reviews to address pending issues. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads State-owned CIL on Friday said it will invest a little over Rs 1,067 crore in Talcher Fertilizers Ltd by way of acquiring shares through rights Fertilizers Ltd was incorporated in 2015 as a joint venture company of GAIL (India) Ltd, Coal India Ltd (CIL), Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd ( RCF ) and Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited ( FCIL ) for revival of FCIL's Fertilizer unit by setting up a coal gasification based fertilizer plant at Talcher, (India), CIL and RCF each holds 33.333 per cent in Talcher a filing to BSE, CIL said it will acquire 1,06,75,06,771 equity shares at a face value of Rs 10 each. The transaction is likely to be completed by July India accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal Fertilizers Ltd project, India's first coal gasification-based ammonia urea plant with a planned capacity of 12.7 lakh tonne per annum, has struggled to maintain its timeline since contracts were awarded to China's Wuhuan Engineering Company Ltd (WECL) in September of February 28, 2025, the overall project completion stands at 65.66 per cent, with Outside Battery Limit (OSBL) packages reaching 77.62 per cent completion, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel had informed the Lok OSBL components, including pipe rack, plant lighting, Boiler-1, raw water treatment plant, and DM water plant, have reached advanced stages of mechanical completion, she project, initially targeted for commissioning in September 2024, has missed its deadline due to pandemic-related disruptions that began when COVID-19 emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, the headquarters of the main venture partners and the TFL board are conducting regular reviews of the project's progress, while TFL maintains frequent video conferences with WECL to resolve pending engineering issues, the minister added.
