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Summary
V.P. Jeyaseelan, Joint Commissioner (Health), Greater Chennai Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Director of Tourism, replacing M.S. Shanmugam, who is retiring on June 30
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedSaturday, 20 June 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSHMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & ClinicsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
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