Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan delivered a compelling message on Wednesday: without a healthy populace, India’s dream of becoming a developed nation remains elusive. His speech at the National Health Summit painted a vivid picture of health as the engine driving Viksit Bharat.
He delved into stark statistics—over 100 million diabetics, rising mental health crises post-pandemic. ‘We cannot build skyscrapers on shaky foundations,’ Radhakrishnan warned, advocating for holistic health reforms.
From promoting millet-based diets to expanding telemedicine in rural areas, the VP outlined practical steps. He spotlighted women’s health, immunization drives, and combating air pollution as immediate priorities.
Radhakrishnan’s address wasn’t just rhetoric. He announced partnerships with private sectors for corporate wellness programs and stressed corporate social responsibility in health infrastructure.
The event saw participation from top policymakers, drawing applause for its forward-thinking approach. As debates on the upcoming Union Budget heat up, health allocations are now under sharper scrutiny. Radhakrishnan concluded optimistically: ‘A fit India will lead the world.’ Political analysts see this as a blueprint aligning health with economic goals.