Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need for a preventive and holistic healthcare approach, noting the opening of hundreds of new medical colleges across the country.
He also emphasized the expansion of healthcare services through Ayushman Bharat Yojana and Arogya Mandir to villages, and the growing popularity of India's traditional practices like yoga and Ayurveda worldwide.
Modi stressed the importance of a growing care economy, creating new skill-based employment opportunities for lakhs of young people in the country, particularly in the care sector.
He also commended the increasing number of women in STEM fields and the government's commitment to equal opportunities for daughters in futuristic technologies.
The Prime Minister underscored the need for a robust research ecosystem that encourages young researchers to innovate and experiment without barriers, fostering a culture where they can fully explore new ideas and develop solutions for societal challenges.
