Nation First: PM Showcases Flagship Schemes Driving Health Gains And Economic Resilience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a high-level address on September 25, 2025, spotlighted the transformative impact of India’s flagship initiatives on public health and economic stability. Speaking at a national policy forum, the PM emphasized that integrated welfare programs have not only improved healthcare access but also catalyzed inclusive growth across sectors.

 

The address focused on the convergence of schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, PM-JAY, Swachh Bharat Mission, and PM-Gati Shakti, highlighting their role in building a healthier, more productive population and enabling infrastructure-led economic momentum.

 

Key highlights from the Prime Minister’s remarks:

 

- Ayushman Bharat has facilitated over 500 million health insurance claims, reducing out-of-pocket expenditure  

- Swachh Bharat Mission has led to a 70 percent decline in sanitation-related diseases in rural areas  

- PM-Gati Shakti has accelerated logistics efficiency, cutting transit costs by up to 15 percent in key corridors  

- Digital Health Mission has onboarded 250 million citizens, streamlining access to diagnostics and teleconsultation  

- Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) trinity has improved subsidy delivery and financial inclusion metrics  

 

Economic Linkages And Policy Synergy

 

The PM underscored that health and sanitation improvements have directly contributed to workforce productivity and reduced absenteeism, especially in informal sectors. Infrastructure investments under Gati Shakti have unlocked new trade routes and supported MSME growth.

 

The government plans to deepen inter-ministerial coordination to scale these programs further, with a focus on climate resilience, gender equity, and digital governance.

 

Sources: Press Information Bureau, Economic Times Policy Desk, BusinessLine Governance Tracker, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.