Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda chairs ‘Kayakalp Manthan’ with hospitals, NGOs and senior officials to boost Jan Bhagidari for better health outcomes

Highlights substantial improvements made over the last decade and underlines the need for sustained efforts to further enhance public healthcare delivery

Evolving towards a patient-centric ecosystem is critical for meeting the ever-increasing expectations of public service delivery: Shri J P Nadda

Emphasizes the importance of continuous capacity building, monitoring, regular reviews, and meaningful enforcement to ensure that the quality of services remains high across all healthcare institutions

Stresses on involving local communities through Jan Bhagidari and encouraging a sense of belongingness to the healthcare facilities to enhance the effectiveness of the Kayakalp Scheme

Calls for a stronger focus on state hospitals, especially at the grassroots level, including Sub-Health Centres to reduce pressure on premier institutions in Delhi and other major cities

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a ‘Kayakalp Manthan’ with Central Government Hospitals, NGOs and senior officials of the Union Health Ministry to boost Jan Bhagidari for achieving better health outcomes, here today. He highlighted the transformative journey of the Kayakalp Scheme, launched 10 years ago, to promote cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control practices in public healthcare facilities across India. Initially rolled out in 2015 with the participation of 10 Central Government Hospitals, the scheme now includes 25 Central Govt. hospitals and institutions, expanding its reach to numerous healthcare centres across the nation. In State Govt. Hospitals and healthcare Institutions, the Scheme is operative through national Health Mission (NHM).