Mr. J.P. Nadda reviewed the progress in the health sector in Madhya Pradesh; he praised the expansion of health services in the state and the PPP model.

India's Health Minister Dr. J.P. Nadda recently, together with officials of Madhya Pradesh's health department and representatives of various public‑private partnership (PPP) projects, conducted a comprehensive assessment of the progress in the health sector in the state. He said that in the past few years Madhya Pradesh has established more than 1,200 new primary health centers (PHC) and more than 300 health and nutrition centers (HWC) to strengthen the basic infrastructure of primary health care, making basic treatment and maternal services more accessible to the rural population. Additionally, under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, more than 5 lakh beneficiaries have received health insurance coverage, reducing the financial burden of expensive treatments.

Dr. Nadda especially praised the PPP model being implemented in the state, which involves partnering with private hospitals to expand high‑level treatment, telemedicine services, and diagnostic facilities. He noted that under this model more than 150 private laboratories have been linked to the government network, providing timely test results in rural areas. Moreover, mobile health units established through public‑private collaboration have rapidly implemented vaccination and health awareness programmes in remote areas.

Looking ahead, the minister said that in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh, there are plans under the National Health Mission to increase the number of health personnel, integrate digital health platforms, and strengthen health emergency services. He said that public‑private partnership will be further expanded, enabling coordination of the private sector's technical capabilities with government resources.