Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak chaired a high-level meeting to assess and accelerate implementation of 19 key health parameters under the ‘Viksit Bharat’ framework. Focus areas include broader Ayushman Bharat reach, stronger insurance coverage, free treatment access, and leveraging artificial intelligence alongside modern technologies for enhanced service quality and efficiency.
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The review emphasized converting national guidelines into time-bound, outcome-oriented actions prioritizing inter-departmental coordination, technological innovation, and public-centric delivery. Pathak directed strict timelines and measurable results, with periodic monitoring to ensure benefits reach citizens directly through improved access, transparency, and tech-enabled care.
Uttar Pradesh is intensifying efforts to build a more inclusive and technology-driven healthcare system, as evidenced by a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. The session evaluated progress on 19 identified parameters under the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision, transforming them into actionable plans for ground-level impact.
Core discussions centered on:
- Expanding Ayushman Bharat reach to maximize card issuance and utilization.
- Strengthening health insurance coverage for financial protection.
- Ensuring seamless free treatment availability.
- Improving service quality through artificial intelligence and cutting-edge medical technologies.
Pathak stressed: “Health services must be strengthened in a way that directly benefits the common citizen,” advocating strict timelines, measurable outcomes, and citizen interest as the cornerstone.
Directives included enhanced inter-departmental coordination, promotion of technological innovation for scheme execution, and robust monitoring mechanisms positioning technology as central to accountability and efficiency.
This aligns Uttar Pradesh with national goals for sustainable, inclusive health infrastructure, promising tangible improvements in access, affordability, and quality across hospitals and facilities.
“Health services must be strengthened in a way that directly benefits the common citizen.”
By
HB Team
