"“People’s participation is the key, and a united effort is the need of the hour: Shri Modi"
"“Strength comes from uniting, and my effort is focused at eliminating the discrepancy arising in collaboration:” Shri Modi"
"Nearly Rs. 5500-5600 crores has been allotted for the healthcare segment in the current year, as opposed to Rs. 1200-1300 crore allotted in 2007-08."

The need for a holistic approach towards comprehensive healthcare was the crux of Shri Narendra Modi’s address at the conference on ‘Healthy Gujarat ‘Agenda for Action’. Conducted at Mahatma Mandir on December 3, the conference, which focused on charting a progressive approach for the medical spectrum, had Shri Modi highlighting the significance of an inclusive approach to facilitate the reach of better healthcare services to the rural and urban population of Gujarat.

Stating that singular approaches would not suffice in giving desired results, Shri Modi urged the medical fraternity of the state to come together, whilst encouraging all government departments to unite in the direction of providing holistic and comprehensive medical services. “Our goal is to have a ‘Swastha Samaj’, which promises good health to its residents. Our effort is aimed at collaborating with all government departments, charting a roadmap for further action, resource mobilization, and ensuring optimum utilization of human capital, to achieve the desired results. Only if this happens, will the State be able to take a quantum jump in the healthcare sector,” said Shri Modi. 

Shri Narendra Modi’s address at the conference on ‘Healthy Gujarat ‘Agenda for Action’

Citing the example of preventive healthcare wherein the aspect of cleanliness assumes supreme significance, Shri Modi stressed that all efforts to ensure impediment of diseases will go in vain if a particular department does not follow the required cleanliness standards. “Strength comes from uniting, and my effort is focused at eliminating the discrepancy arising in collaboration. In the context of health, we need to sensitize all departments, initiate coordination, facilitate cooperation and make them proactive,” said Shri Modi.

Underscoring Mahatma Gandhi’s emphasis on cleanliness, Shri Modi encouraged the medical fraternity to focus on achieving the status of - ‘Swachch Gujarat, Nirmal Gujarat’. “Let us affirm that when we celebrate Gandhiji's 150th birth anniversary, we will have a movement for a clean Gujarat. The medical fraternity of Gujarat needs to dedicate atleast one hour every week and take an initiative at raising awareness on social and personal hygiene by conducting classes in schools and rural areas. As important as personal hygiene is social hygiene. We need to create an atmosphere for awareness on both. Improvement in urban health could also be brought upon by individual initiatives, whereby doctors from across the state come together once in a month, and discuss about the disease patterns in their region. This step will go a long way in preventing the breakout of epidemics, as timely intervention and coordination with various departments could be facilitated.”

Shri Narendra Modi’s address at the conference on ‘Healthy Gujarat ‘Agenda for Action’

“My focus is not merely a beautiful city, but a city that’s made beautiful on the parameters of good health and cleanliness,” stressed Shri Modi, while calling upon the members of the healthcare segment to collaborate and create a healthier society by the year 2022, when the Nation will celebrate 75 years of freedom. Shri Modi also mentioned about the need to avail the benefits of the ‘Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana’.

Stating the current-day relevance of technology intervention in the healthcare segment, Shri Modi spoke about the need to train the medical fraternity, and proposed the provision of a personal e-library to medicos and hospitals, so as to facilitate easy and quick access to the latest updates on healthcare, globally. He underlined the need for knowledge dissemination by the State’s renowned doctors, whilst underscoring the importance of providing prompt medical services.

Declaring the quantum rise in the State’s budget for healthcare, Shri Modi said that lack of funds should never be a concern for the fraternity since nearly Rs. 5500-5600 crores has been allotted in the current year, as opposed to Rs. 1200-1300 crore allotted in 2007-08.

Encouraging the medical fraternity, across the village, district and city levels, to unite, Shri Modi concluded by emphasizing on the need to make Gujarat shine on the healthcare spectrum, in the coming years.

Shri Nitinbhai Patel, Minister for Health and Family welfare, Government of Gujarat, Shri Parbatbhai Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Nata Menabde, Representative to India, WHO, Dr Genevieve Begkoyian, Chief of Health, UNICEF, India country office and Prof. K Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India, were among the dignitaries who graced the occasion.

Shri Narendra Modi’s address at the conference on ‘Healthy Gujarat ‘Agenda for Action’

Shri Narendra Modi’s address at the conference on ‘Healthy Gujarat ‘Agenda for Action’

Shri Narendra Modi’s address at the conference on ‘Healthy Gujarat ‘Agenda for Action’

Shri Narendra Modi’s address at the conference on ‘Healthy Gujarat ‘Agenda for Action’

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A large audience gathered for a public meeting addressed by PM Modi in Dhule, Maharashtra. Reflecting on his bond with Maharashtra, PM Modi said, “Whenever I’ve asked for support from Maharashtra, the people have blessed me wholeheartedly.”

He deeply reflected, “Politics should serve the people, but some enter it only to exploit. The Maha-Aghadi’s rule halted development, filled every project with corruption, and blocked crucial initiatives like metro projects, Vadhavan Port, and the Samruddhi Mahamarg.”

PM Modi assured, “With your blessings, the BJP-Mahayuti government has restored progress under Shinde Ji’s leadership. Maharashtra has regained its pride and faith in growth. Where there is BJP-Mahayuti, there is momentum, there is Maharashtra's progress!”

The PM also addressed a significant issue, “For a Viksit Maharashtra and a stronger India, empowering women is essential. When women progress, society advances. Over the past decade, our government has prioritized women in all major decisions.”

He criticized the previous governments for restricting women's opportunities, even in military schools. “We broke those barriers, opening more fields for women. The Nari Shakti Vandan Act ensures women’s reservation in assemblies and Parliament. Today, key initiatives like toilets and gas cylinders center around our mothers and sisters, despite being mocked by Congress initially,” the PM stated.

PM Modi highlighted Maharashtra's Mahayuti government’s efforts, noting new programs for women, such as requiring the mother’s name on all documents and recruiting 25,000 women in the police force to enhance safety and employment for daughters in Maharashtra.

He added, “Our government’s steps for women’s empowerment have enraged Congress and its allies. The Mahayuti government’s ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ has gained widespread appreciation, yet Congress is conspiring to shut it down. They even took the scheme to court and vowed to end it if they return to power.”
PM Modi urged every woman in Maharashtra to remain vigilant, as these parties cannot stand to see women empowered. He condemned Congress and its allies for using offensive language and derogatory comments toward women, which he called an insult that no mother or sister in Maharashtra will forgive.
The PM also expressed his pride in the government’s decision to grant Marathi the status of a classical language, saying, “I’ve received heartfelt messages from Marathi speakers worldwide. This has been their dream for decades.” He remarked, “Despite ruling in both Maharashtra and the center, Congress never honored this aspiration of the Marathi people. Today, Congress and the Aghadi are troubled that this recognition came from our government, revealing their true face.”

Addressing Maharashtra's farmers, PM Modi noted, “Maharashtra’s farmers are gaining double benefits under the double-engine government. Initiatives like crop insurance, solar pumps and record-high MSP are filling the gaps left by Congress. This commitment from BJP and Mahayuti ensures our farmers’ prosperity and the nation’s growth.”

He acknowledged the tribal community's importance in the state's progress, stating, “The BJP has always worked with the principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.’ We’ve launched programs for the tribal community, such as Janjatiye Gaurav Diwas and Eklavya Schools, and secured their rights to land, water, and forest produce.”

PM Modi also pointed out, “For the first time, a tribal woman, Draupadi Murmu, became the President, despite Congress’s efforts to discredit her.”

He warned about Congress’s dangerous conspiracy to divide Dalits, Backwards, and Tribals, saying, “Congress has always opposed the progress of these communities, trying to weaken their unity.” The PM recalled, “During Independence, Dr. Ambedkar fought for reservations for the oppressed, but Nehruji resisted. It took a long struggle to get reservations. Even after Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi continued opposing it. Their goal was to keep SC, ST, and OBC communities weak.”
PM Modi also criticized Congress for attempting to divide various tribal communities like Bhils, Koknas, Warlis, and others to weaken their unity, saying, “Their divisive agenda aims to destroy the collective strength of tribal communities.” To counter Congress’ plan, PM Modi reiterated that, “Ek Hain toh Safe Hain!”

Recalling Gandhi Ji’s vision, the PM said, “After Independence, Gandhi Ji wanted Congress to dissolve, as he foresaw its divisive nature. Congress has always been part of anti-national conspiracies. A prime example is Jammu & Kashmir, where Congress separated it from the nation with Article 370, denied Dalits and marginalized communities their rights, and supported terrorism and separatism. We ended this with the revocation of Article 370, one of India's greatest decisions. But now, Congress and its allies are conspiring to bring it back.”

He reaffirmed, “Article 370 will never return. Baba Saheb’s Constitution will prevail in Kashmir, and no force can change that.”

PM Modi remarked, “Maharashtra is progressing rapidly on the path of economic growth. The Mahayuti government is committed to the development of every section, with a focus on women, youth, and tribals. Your support is vital for continued progress.”