Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

Eight Years of Ayushman Bharat: How India Built a Healthcare Safety Net for More Than 60 Crore People

On its eighth anniversary on September 23, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that more than 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to annual health cover of ₹5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat. He also highlighted another number that captures the scale of the programme beyond hospitalisation: Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the country have collectively recorded more than 500 crore visits.

Why India Wants to Own the Technologies That Shape the Future

Many technologies that were once treated as specialised products are becoming foundational infrastructure. Semiconductors are embedded in telecommunications equipment, automobiles, aircraft, medical devices, industrial machines, power grids, defence systems and data centres. A serious disruption in semiconductor supply can therefore affect multiple sectors at the same time.

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