Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda Inaugurates 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future

New Delhi, Apr 23, 2026, PIB

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda today inaugurated the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future, in the august presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Nayab Singh Saini and the Hon’ble Health Minister of Haryana, Smt. Arti Singh Rao.The Summit serves as a premier platform for States and Union Territories to showcase path-breaking innovations and best practices in the health sector, with a focus on advancing inclusive, accessible, and affordable healthcare across the country.Addressing the gathering, the Union Health Minister expressed gratitude to the Government of Haryana for hosting the Summit and commended the State for its leadership in advancing healthcare innovations. The Minister noted that the Summit reflects how practical, field-driven strategies can collectively shape an effective and responsive public health ecosystem.Highlighting the significance of the initiatives launched on the occasion, the Minister stated that these interventions are designed to ease the working environment of frontline healthcare workers while enhancing service delivery and improving health outcomes. The focus, he emphasized, is on enabling systems that are efficient, integrated, and responsive to the needs of both providers and beneficiaries.Reflecting on India’s healthcare transformation over the past decade, the Minister stated that under the guidance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the country has made significant strides towards the vision of Viksit Bharat. A key milestone in this journey has been the shift from a predominantly curative approach to a comprehensive and holistic healthcare framework. He highlighted that while the earlier National Health Policy of 2002 focused largely on curative care, the National Health Policy 2017 brought a paradigm shift by incorporating preventive, promotive, curative, and palliative aspects of healthcare, thereby ensuring a more inclusive and people-centric system.