Summary
With about 63 % of Indian deaths attributed to these conditions, the ministry aims to improve safety across diagnosis, treatment and long‑term management.
A target has been set for all Sub‑Health and Primary Health Centres to achieve National Quality Assurance Standards certification by March 2027.
State initiatives presented included senior diabetes screening in Jharkhand, the Hridhyaragam heart‑health programme in Kerala, and Rajasthan’s online referral system.