NEW DELHI: "India is making continuous efforts to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure and ensure that quality medical care reaches every citizen. Through historic schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, affordable and high-quality healthcare services are being made available to millions of citizens. Cancer treatment has also been brought under the ambit of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, thereby benefiting poor and needy patients," said President Droupadi Murmu after inaugurating the Nand Kishor Somani Oncology Block of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram at Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Ramakrishna Mission stands as a powerful symbol of the confluence of spiritual consciousness and humanitarian service. The profound devotion of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa unleashed a mighty current, which his foremost disciple, Swami Vivekananda, subsequently institutionalised for the welfare of humanity. The Ramakrishna Mission has consistently conveyed the message that love, service, and compassion lead the supreme path to realising the Divine. This Mission has demonstrated that true selfless service and compassion form the real expression of spirituality.

President Murmu said that cancer is one of the most serious health challenges. Timely diagnosis of the disease and access to high-quality treatment can prove decisive in saving a patient's life. However, for many families, the treatment for this disease appears difficult or even impossible due to financial constraints. In such times, institutions driven by a spirit of public service can play an active role in social welfare. Through awareness campaigns and facilities for timely screening, special emphasis is being placed on cancer prevention and early treatment. The realisation of a strong and self-reliant India will only be possible through healthy citizens.

The President said that medical institutions driven by a spirit of service play a huge role in society. They do not merely treat diseases; rather, they also instil hope, confidence and dignity in the lives of patients and their families. She stated that the Ramakrishna Mission has demonstrated that a confluence of modern science and human compassion can achieve remarkable feats for the welfare of humanity. She appreciated all stakeholders associated with the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram and expressed confidence that their contribution would prove instrumental in improving people's lives in the years to come.