NHA Concludes Two-Day Chintan Shivir on AB PM-JAY and ABDM in Pune; Focus on Innovation, Digital Health and Cooperative Governance

• Two-day Chintan Shivir organised by the National Health Authority (NHA) in Pune, concluded 18 April 2026, focusing on AB PM-JAY, ABDM, innovation, digital health and cooperative federalism.
• Brought together Centre and States/UTs to review flagship health schemes, release new strategic instruments, and confer 18 awards to high-performing States/UTs.
• Relevance for UPSC: intersection of health governance, digital public infrastructure (DPI), cooperative federalism, and welfare delivery.