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National Health Innovation Summit: Nadda, Saini highlight digital push for accessible healthcare
At the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity, Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini outlined India's digital push to make health services more accessible. They announced launches of digital platforms and training programs, and highlighted substantial state health funding and infrastructure gains aimed at expanding inclusive, affordable care.
Why It Matters
The emphasis on digital health platforms and scalable infrastructure reflects ongoing efforts to improve reach and outcomes in India's public health system.
Timeline
6 Events
Maternal and child health indicators highlighted
May 1, 2026
The chief minister stated that institutional deliveries in Haryana have reached 98.80%, contributing to a substantial decline in maternal and infant mortality rates. Full immunisation coverage in the state has reached 105%.
Digital health initiatives and care delivery enhancements
May 1, 2026
Saini highlighted the care companion programme training attendants, and the digital health initiative e-Sanjeevani, with Ayushman Arogya Mandirs facilitating more than 2,200 tele-consultations daily, enabling rural patients to consult specialists from premier institutions such as PGIMER, Chandigarh. Digital platforms U-WIN and eVIN enable end-to-end digitisation of vaccination and vaccine supply chain management, sustaining full immunisation coverage.
Haryana health sector growth and infrastructure milestones
May 1, 2026
Saini noted that Haryana’s health sector budget has grown from ₹2,646 crore in 2014 to ₹10,500 crore in 2025–26, a 298% increase. She cited the rise in medical colleges from 6 in 2014 to 17; MBBS seats from 700 to 2,710; and 1,479 health facilities certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards, with the objective of providing world-class care close to every citizen.
Haryana health budget for current fiscal announced
May 1, 2026
Chief Minister Nayab Saini announced that the Haryana government has allocated about ₹14,000 crore for the health sector in the current fiscal, a 32.89% increase over 2025-26.
Launch of Swasth Bharat, Janani portal and RBSK-2.0, plus compendium and training modules
May 1, 2026
Nadda launched Swasth Bharat and Janani portals, a compendium on best practices, integrated training modules for the primary healthcare team, and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK-2.0) as part of strengthening digital and knowledge resources for healthcare delivery.
Inauguration of the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity
May 1, 2026
During the inauguration of the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future, Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini highlighted Centre and state initiatives to strengthen public health systems. Nadda described a shift from the 2002 National Health Policy’s curative focus to the 2017 policy’s holistic framework that includes preventive, promotive, curative, and palliative care to build an inclusive, people-centric system.