Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission through video conferencing. During this, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was also present. On this occasion, PM Modi also addressed the public and gave information about this mission. He said that today is a very important day for India as it moves ahead in the 21st century. The campaign which has been going on for the last 7 years to strengthen the health services of the country, is entering a new phase from today.
This mission is for the poor and middle class of the country: PM Modi
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is also being started across the country from today. This mission will play a big role in removing the problems faced in the treatment of the poor and middle class of the country. He said that three years ago, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay ji, the Ayushman Bharat scheme dedicated to Panditji was started across the country. I am happy that from today Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is also being started across the country.
Arogya Setu App and Co-WIN played an important role: PM Modi
PM Modi said that the Arogya Setu app helped a lot in preventing the spread of corona infection. Vaccine to everyone, under the free vaccine campaign, India has been able to apply about 90 crore vaccine doses today, so Co-WIN also has a big role in it.
Unprecedented expansion of telemedicine during the Corona period: PM Modi
PM Modi said that telemedicine has also expanded unprecedentedly during the Corona period. So far, about 125 crore remote consultations have been completed through e-Sanjeevani. This facility is connecting thousands of countrymen living in far-flung parts of the country every day with doctors of big hospitals of cities while sitting at home.
Ayushman Bharat saves lakhs of families from being trapped in the vicious cycle of poverty
PM Modi said that thousands of crores of rupees which the government has borne on Ayushman Bharat in the last three years have saved lakhs of families from getting trapped in the vicious cycle of poverty.
Know what is the goal of this mission
The goal of this mission is to create a unique health card for every citizen of the country. This card will be completely digital which will be similar to Aadhar card in appearance. On this card you will get a unique number, as it is in the Aadhar card. Through this number, the person will be identified, which will make health care more easy. Through this number, the doctor will also have the complete record of the people.
