Maharashtra Set to Become a Global Hub for Integrated Healthcare, says CM Devendra Fadnavis

The integrated care would link early diagnosis at the district level with treatment at regional centres and advanced tertiary care at specialised facilities

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a comprehensive roadmap to expand access to healthcare, strengthen medical education, and position the state as a global hub for integrated healthcare.

Speaking at a recent event, the Chief Minister highlighted the state’s long-term vision for healthcare, stating that Maharashtra holds immense potential to become a global destination for integrated healthcare and recovery

As the state walks towards its 2047 vision, healthcare is being positioned not only as a social responsibility but also as a key driver of innovation, investment, and economic growth.

He noted the state’s vision to build an inclusive, technology-driven, and future-ready healthcare ecosystem, while outlining key reforms focused on accessibility, quality, and innovation.

Sharing his thoughts on the state’s access model, he said, “Our clear objective is to ensure that every citizen of Maharashtra has access to affordable and quality healthcare within a 5-8 km radius of their home.”

This would require strengthening primary and secondary care, improving referral linkages, and ensuring that geography is never a barrier to timely treatment, he stated.

Reflecting his thoughts on the state’s vision for an integrated care model, he said it would link early diagnosis at the district level with treatment at regional centres and advanced tertiary care at specialised facilities.

“This integrated approach will ensure continuity of care,” he said, adding that telemedicine services will be expanded to bring healthcare closer to patients.

Speaking on public health capacity, Fadnavis said, “We are proposing to establish an Indian Institute of Public Health in Nagpur with a strong focus on public health literacy, research, epidemiology, and health systems strengthening,” adding that it would support evidence-based policymaking and long-term preparedness.

Further, he also updated the shift in care delivery, stating that the government is working towards “a system that is not only reactive but proactive, one that anticipates risks, supports prevention, and improves outcomes.”

In addition, he also highlighted the role of schemes such as the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, which have expanded access, alongside investments in super-speciality services and infrastructure.

The CM further added, “We are strengthening our medical colleges, expanding super‑speciality services, and investing in infrastructure across the state. As access expands, our focus naturally shifts to quality, continuity, and outcomes. Our partnership with Wadhwani AI is helping bring artificial intelligence into areas like tuberculosis control, maternal and child health, and primary healthcare.”

He also pointed out the ongoing reforms, stating that efforts are underway “through global partnerships, research capacity, greater affordability for students and increased academic autonomy,” to prepare “better doctors for the future of healthcare.”

Highlighting investments, he said the platform would drive collaborations across medical education, specialised care, workforce development, health technology, and research.

“These partnerships reflect growing confidence in Maharashtra as a destination for long-term healthcare investment and collaboration,” he said.

Furthermore, noting the state’s focus on strengthening domestic supply chains, the CM said, “We are investing in infrastructure that will indigenously produce Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) to meet our demand.”

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