Early Times Report
Lucknow, Jan 18: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the UP HealthTech Conclave 1.0 in the state capital, Lucknow, on Sunday. Addressing the gathering, he stated, “Uttar Pradesh is not merely a state with a population of 25 crore, but has also emerged as the country’s largest hub for addressing the nation’s and neighboring states’ healthcare needs. With unwavering commitment, the government is working to transform Uttar Pradesh into a national and global center for medical technology, healthcare innovation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.”
He added, “Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state has witnessed a historic transformation in the healthcare sector over the past eight and a half years, progress that is now clearly visible on the ground.”
The Chief Minister emphasized that Uttar Pradesh, as India’s largest healthcare consumer market, shoulders the responsibility of meeting the health needs of more than 35 crore people.
He added, “Over the last eight and a half years, the state has achieved reforms in the health sector that were once considered unimaginable. Prior to 2017, Uttar Pradesh had only 40 medical colleges, both in the government and private sectors. Today, the number of fully functional medical colleges has risen to 81. In addition, two AIIMS, more than 100 district hospitals, hundreds of Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Primary Health Centers (PHCs), along with an extensive network of Health and Wellness Centers, have been established.”
These facilities are delivering free and accessible healthcare services even in the most remote rural areas. The government’s focus, he said, has not been limited to constructing infrastructure, but to building a system that ensures dignified and quality healthcare for the person standing at the last rung.
Referring to the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, the Chief Minister noted that earlier, a serious illness in a poor household often pushed the entire family into fear and financial distress, with many forced to abandon treatment due to lack of resources.
Today, Ayushman Golden Cards have been issued to 5.5 crore families in Uttar Pradesh, enabling free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family. Families who could not be covered under the central scheme are being supported through the Mukyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana. He described the Ayushman Card as an added shield of security, ensuring free and non-discriminatory treatment across medical colleges, district hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, and Health and Wellness Centers throughout the state.
The Chief Minister further stated that sustained reforms in the health sector have led to significant improvements in maternal and infant mortality rates, with institutional deliveries now matching the national average. Several districts have achieved complete control over tuberculosis. |
