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Summary
The President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards this year, including to actors Mammootty and R. Madhavan, as well as the late Satish Shah, whose kin will receive the honour posthumously
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedTuesday, 9 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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