Rajnath Singh Highlights 47 Crore Teleconsultations via e-Sanjeevani

"Over 47 crore teleconsultations done via e-Sanjeevani": Rajnath Singh hails tech push in healthcare

New Delhi, July 18

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) award ceremony in the national capital, where he presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to five distinguished doctors for their exemplary contributions to the field of medicine.

The prestigious honours were conferred upon Dr Bharat Agarwal, Dr AK Patel, Dr Navin Dang, Dr (Prof) S Rajasekaran, and Dr CP Thakur.

Addressing an event in the national capital, the Defence Minister emphasised that the government views expenditure on health as a long-term investment rather than mere welfare spending. He noted that the country's health budget has witnessed a massive cumulative growth of 194 per cent over the past 12 years.

"You are all well aware of the changes taking place in the healthcare system--initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and Ayushman Arogya Mandir. However, I must emphasise that technology has made medical treatment more accessible and empowered it," Singh said.

Highlighting the success of the digital health push, the Minister pointed out the crucial role played by the government's telemedicine portal.

"e-Sanjeevani has boosted telemedicine, bringing the greatest benefits to people living in remote areas. You might be surprised to learn that since 2019, over 47 crore teleconsultations have taken place via this platform," he added.

Singh further reiterated the government's commitment to robust healthcare infrastructure, adding, "This is just one of many initiatives undertaken by the government; the list is extensive. Over the past 12 years, the health budget has seen a cumulative growth of 194 per cent, because our government views health expenditure not merely as welfare spending but as an investment in wealth."

— ANI