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Nadda Urges Youth to Serve Society in Amrit Kaal, Highlights Modi Govt's Health Gains

Union Health Minister JP Nadda addressed graduates at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, urging them to begin a phase of responsibility towards nation and society. He emphasized that youth are entering their careers during India's crucial Amrit Kaal phase leading to 2047. Nadda highlighted transformative healthcare progress under PM Modi's leadership, including the expansion from 6 to 23 AIIMS. He also noted significant advances in health indicators and reduced out-of-pocket expenditure due to schemes like Ayushman Bharat.

Key Points: Nadda to Youth: Work Responsibly, Give Back to Society

  • Youth urged to serve society
  • Entering professional life in Amrit Kaal
  • Healthcare transformation highlighted
  • 23 AIIMS now established
  • Out-of-pocket medical costs down
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Health Minister Nadda urges youth to work responsibly, give back to society

Health Minister JP Nadda urges graduates to serve society, highlights healthcare progress under PM Modi, including 23 AIIMS and reduced medical costs.

"Always carry the sentiment that society has enabled their success and, in return, they must strive to give back - JP Nadda"

New Delhi, Feb 7

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare JP Nadda on Saturday urged youth to work responsibly and to give back to society.

Addressing the convocation ceremony 2025-26 of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI), Nadda said it is not just the culmination of an academic journey but the beginning of a new phase of responsibility towards the nation and society.

He emphasised that the graduating cohort is privileged to be entering their professional lives during the second phase of Amrit Kaal, leading up to 2047, when India aspires to become a fully developed nation.

"This phase presents both immense opportunities and equally significant responsibilities; the youth must contribute meaningfully to the national development," Nadda said.

"Always carry the sentiment that society has enabled their success and, in return, they must strive to give back by serving society selflessly and meaningfully," said Nadda.

He also urged the graduating students to move forward guided by strong values, ethical conduct, and a commitment to public service.

During the ceremony, the Minister also highlighted the transformative progress achieved under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last 11 years.

"23 AIIMS have been established, up from just six earlier, creating a robust network of state-of-the-art healthcare institutions across the country," Nadda said.

He further stated that India has made remarkable advances across healthcare indicators, ranging from maternal and child health to communicable and non-communicable diseases, especially in tuberculosis and malaria cases and deaths.

The Minister also highlighted a significant drop in out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure, with initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and large-scale population screening programmes, making healthcare more accessible and affordable.

A total of 2,150 students from diverse disciplines, including engineering, management, law, education, sciences, and healthcare, were awarded degrees during the convocation.

This included 521 undergraduate students, 58 postgraduate students, and 11 doctoral scholars, marking a significant academic milestone for the graduating cohort.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the sentiment is noble, I hope this call for responsibility is matched with actual opportunities. Many graduates face a tough job market. Giving back to society is easier when you are financially stable and the system supports your efforts.
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Priya S
Absolutely correct! Our youth are the backbone of Viksit Bharat 2047. The progress in healthcare, especially Ayushman Bharat, shows what is possible when we work for the nation. Let's all take this 'Amrit Kaal' as a personal mission. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Good to see the focus on ethical conduct and public service. In the race for placements and packages, these core values often get forgotten. Hope the graduates remember this advice when they face real-world challenges.
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Karthik V
The reduction in out-of-pocket expense is a big deal for middle-class families like mine. My father's treatment was covered last year. If the youth can contribute to strengthening such systems further, that's the best 'giving back'. 🙏
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Michael C
Interesting to see the long-term vision being communicated directly to students. The 2047 goal is ambitious. It will require not just government schemes but millions of individual commitments to service and integrity, exactly as the Minister said.

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