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for the first time that a government has pro-
vided the world’s largest healthcare facility,
with free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. That is
why the sentiments of beneficiaries natural-
ly overflow with gratitude. When Gyanendra
expressed his emotions in a letter to Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister
too responded with warmth and empathy,
reflecting his deep connection with the cit-
izens.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a
letter to Gyanendra Kumar Gupta, a resi-
dent of Patna, Bihar, conveying his heartfelt
wishes for his continued recovery. The
Prime Minister’s letter is a clear reflection
of his sensitive and sincere commitment to
the welfare of the people of the country. He
wrote in his letter, “I am truly delighted to learn
about your improved health… The information
you shared in your letter about the successful
kidney treatment under the Ayushman Bharat
scheme has brought immense satisfaction to
my heart.” In his letter, Gyanendra had written,
“Your (PM Modi’s) courage and persona con-
tinue to offer relief and guidance to the people
of the nation.” In response, the Prime Minister
too could not help but pour his emotions into
words. He wrote, “We have witnessed how the
entire life savings of families are wiped out
in an instant due to medical expenses. Often,
people would avoid seeking treatment alto-
gether due to these costs. Today, Ayushman gratifying to see that central government
Bharat is ensuring that no Indian is deprived schemes are reaching ordinary citizens at the
of healthcare. This scheme has demonstrated grassroots and bringing about real changes in
how proper treatment can give new hope and their lives. He added, “To witness people like
direction to a person’s life.” you confidently moving forward in life once
PM Modi further wrote about how essen- again after treatment is a significant achieve-
tial a Swastha Bharat (healthy India) is for ment for us.”
building a Viksit Bharat (developed India). A In conclusion, the Prime Minister conveyed
healthy individual not only supports their his best wishes for Gyanendra’s good health
own family but also plays an active role in and bright future.
the nation-building process. Accordingly, in Undoubtedly, the Ayushman Bharat scheme
his letter to Gyanendra, the Prime Minister represents a healthcare revolution in pursuit of
wrote, “It is said— शरीीरीमााद्यंं खलुु धमामसााधनम्।’ a Viksit Bharat. In fact, studies show that even
meaning the body is the foremost instrument a one-year increase in life expectancy, owing
for fulfilling all duties and responsibilities. to improved healthcare, can boost GDP by up
When citizens are healthy, only then can the to 4%. In this context, the significance of the
nation become strong and capable.” Ayushman Bharat scheme for a vast and diverse
The Prime Minister noted that it is truly country like ours can be easily understood. n

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