Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a post-budget webinar on the theme ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling People’s Aspirations’, emphasizing that meeting public aspirations is the core objective of the Union Budget and a key commitment of the government.
Speaking via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said that fulfilling the aspirations of citizens is not merely a topic of discussion but the central goal guiding the government’s policies and initiatives.
Focus on Education, Skills, Health and Culture
During his address, PM Modi highlighted that sectors such as education, skill development, healthcare, tourism, sports, and culture play a vital role in fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
He said the webinar was organized to facilitate detailed discussions on these key sectors and to explore ways to strengthen them for the country’s overall development.
Government Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure
The Prime Minister said India is moving forward with a vision of preventive and holistic healthcare. Over the past few years, the country’s healthcare infrastructure has significantly improved, with hundreds of new medical colleges being established in several districts.
He also highlighted the role of the Ayushman Bharat initiative, stating that health services are reaching villages through Arogya Mandirs under the scheme.
PM Modi also noted that Yoga and Ayurveda, traditional systems of health and wellness from India, are gaining increasing popularity across the world.
‘Care Economy’ to Create New Employment Opportunities
The Prime Minister emphasized the growing importance of the care economy, noting that the number of senior citizens in India is expected to rise significantly in the coming decade.
He said many countries are facing a shortage of caregivers, creating major employment opportunities for skilled youth in the healthcare sector.
According to PM Modi, this sector has the potential to generate millions of skill-based jobs in the coming years.
Experts Invited to Strengthen Health Training Ecosystem
PM Modi also urged healthcare experts participating in the webinar to provide suggestions for developing new training models and partnerships.
He said these efforts would help strengthen India’s training ecosystem and prepare a skilled workforce for the rapidly expanding healthcare sector.
Telemedicine Expanding Access to Healthcare
Highlighting the growing role of telemedicine, the Prime Minister said people in remote areas are increasingly benefiting from digital healthcare services.
However, he noted that there is still a need to create greater awareness and make such services more accessible to the public.
Sports Playing Key Role in Nation Building
The Prime Minister said youth power becomes national power when it is healthy, disciplined, and confident. With this vision, sports have been integrated into the broader agenda of national development.
He highlighted initiatives such as Khelo India, which have strengthened the country’s sports ecosystem and improved sports infrastructure across India.
PM Modi concluded by saying that the mindset of India’s youth has changed significantly over the past decade, with young people in villages, towns, and cities eager to innovate and achieve new milestones. He described this new mindset as India’s greatest strength and a key asset for the country’s future growth.
