Chandigarh, May 1 -- Union health minister JP Nadda and Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini, on Thursday, while inaugurating the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India's Health Future here, highlighted the Centre's and state government's initiatives in strengthening the public health systems. Addressing the gathering, Nadda said the summit reflects how practical, field-driven strategies can collectively shape an effective and responsive public health ecosystem. "The country has taken a long leap in the last decade, and many new initiatives have been taken to strengthen the health systems in the areas of science, innovation, and technology. A key milestone in this journey has been the shift from a predominantly curative approach to a comprehensive and holistic healthcare framework," Nadda said. Haryana health minister Arti Singh Rao was also present. The summit serves as a premier platform for States and Union Territories to showcase path-breaking innovations and best practices in the health sector, with a focus on advancing inclusive, accessible, and affordable healthcare across the country. Nadda also launched Swasth Bharat and Janani portal, compendium on best practices, integrated training modules for primary healthcare team and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK-2.0). Speaking on the occasion, Saini said the state government has made a provision of about Rs.14,000 crore for the health sector in the current fiscal, a 32.89% increase over 2025-26. Saini said that the Haryana health sector budget has increased from Rs.2,646 crore in 2014 to Rs.10,500 crore in 2025-26, a 298% increase, adding that the conference would contribute meaningfully towards shaping the future of the country's public health system. "The care companion programme is training attendants of the patients. Under the digital health initiative e-Sanjeevani, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are facilitating more than 2,200 tele-consultations daily, enabling rural patients to consult specialists from premier institutions such as PGIMER, Chandigarh," Saini said....