Discussions Focus on Expansion and Strengthening of Healthcare Services in Chhattisgarh
Special Emphasis on Improving Access to Quality Healthcare in Remote and Tribal Areas
Raipur, August 2026: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda at his residence in New Delhi.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Sai enquired about Nadda’s health and well-being and wished him good health. The two leaders also held discussions on expanding and strengthening healthcare and medical services in Chhattisgarh, as well as the progress of various health schemes being implemented in the state with the support of the Central government.
Sai briefed the Union Health Minister about the initiatives being undertaken by the Chhattisgarh government to strengthen the state’s healthcare system. He said the government was particularly focused on ensuring that every citizen has access to quality and affordable healthcare facilities close to their place of residence.
He said efforts were being made to strengthen the entire healthcare system, ranging from primary healthcare services to advanced medical facilities, so that people can access timely treatment without having to travel long distances.
The Chief Minister specifically highlighted initiatives aimed at expanding healthcare services in remote, forested and tribal areas, particularly in Bastar and Surguja. He said geographical challenges have traditionally made the availability of healthcare facilities in these areas a major concern.
The state government, he said, is giving priority to expanding health infrastructure, ensuring the availability of medical services and improving access to modern treatment facilities for people living in remote regions.
Sai also apprised Nadda of the progress of various health schemes and programmes being implemented in Chhattisgarh with Central government assistance. He said coordinated efforts by the Centre and state governments have helped continuously expand the reach of healthcare services across the state.
The Chief Minister said the government was working to improve maternal and child healthcare, institutional deliveries, treatment for serious illnesses, health insurance coverage and emergency medical services.
He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has witnessed significant changes aimed at making healthcare more accessible and people-centric. Central initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat have helped provide quality medical treatment to families in need, he added.
Sai said the Chhattisgarh government was committed to ensuring effective implementation of Central health schemes and taking their benefits to the last mile. The state, he added, would continue working to ensure that vulnerable and economically disadvantaged sections receive timely and quality healthcare.
During the meeting, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda also took information about the steps being taken to improve healthcare facilities in Chhattisgarh.
Nadda assured the Chief Minister that the Central government would extend the necessary support for strengthening health and medical infrastructure in the state. He also discussed the progress of healthcare initiatives and the scope for further cooperation between the Centre and Chhattisgarh.
Sai expressed his gratitude to the Union Health Minister for the continued support extended by the Central government to the state’s healthcare sector.
The Chief Minister said sustained cooperation between the Centre and the state would further accelerate the expansion of healthcare facilities in Chhattisgarh. He particularly emphasised the importance of ensuring that residents of remote and tribal areas gain access to modern, quality medical services.
The meeting underlined the shared focus of the Central and state governments on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, expanding access to medical services and ensuring that the benefits of government health programmes reach people across Chhattisgarh, including those living in geographically difficult and underserved regions.
