Balvir Tomar Praises Vision Of Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Ayushman Bharat At World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025

Prof (Dr) Balvir S. Tomar lauded PM Modi's vision on Ayushman Bharat at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025, where India hosted 5,000+ delegates for a transformative dialogue on global health equity.

World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025: Inaugural ceremony

The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 concluded on a historic note at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking India’s debut as host of this global platform. Over three transformative days, the summit convened 5,000+ delegates from 54 countries, held 160+ sessions, welcomed 950+ speakers, and partnered with 90+ leading global institutions, including WHO SEARO, UNICEF, ADB, Gates Foundation and Siemens Healthineers.

In the inaugural address, Prof (Dr) Balvir S. Tomar, International President of the World Health Summit and Founder & Chairperson, NIMS University, saluted the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering India's healthcare transformation through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

“Ayushman Bharat is not just a scheme—it is a movement for health dignity and protection, touching millions of Indian families with ₹5 lakh annual health cover. It reflects the strength of inclusive and compassionate governance,” said Prof. Tomar.

He acknowledged the strong support of Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and Health Minister Shri JP Nadda, whose leadership, he said, has enabled transformative reforms in health access and infrastructure.

Inaugural Day Attended by National and Global Leaders

The first day featured high-level participation, including:

• Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister for Labour, Employment, Youth Affairs and Sports
• Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Law and Justice
• Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and Former Union Minister of I&B, Youth Affairs and Sports
• Dr Axel R. Pries, President, WHS, Germany
• Dr Ilona Kickbusch, Patron, WHS Regional Meeting
• Dr Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia
• Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
• Sanjay Wijesekera, Regional Director, UNICEF South Asia
• Dr Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and Former CEO, NITI Aayog
• Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Former Chief Scientist, WHO

Platform for Equity, Innovation, and Youth Leadership

Under the theme “Scaling Access to Ensure Health Equity”, the summit addressed major global health priorities—from climate and planetary health, universal health coverage, digital transformation, to maternal health, mental well-being, and emergency preparedness.

With 49.65% women participation and 35% youth delegates, the event focused on inclusive leadership and cross-generational exchange.

“This is not merely a summit — it is a global health movement,” Prof. Tomar noted. “Our goal is to translate commitment into action, and knowledge into impact.”

Valedictory Ceremony: Ideas, Impact, and India’s Digital Footprint

The closing ceremony was graced by Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, who spoke about the country’s transformative journey: “India has made great strides — building toilets in every village, delivering tap water, and scaling healthcare access. We are reimagining wellness from the ground up.”

Further reflections came from:

• Prof (Dr) Balvir S. Tomar, International President, World Health Summit:

“Let this summit be a launchpad for global health action. Let our ideas know no borders, and our partnerships no limits. We have set a new benchmark for international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and impact. I must also take a moment to praise Bharat Mandapam—after travelling across the world, I can confidently say this is one of the finest venues I’ve ever seen for hosting a global event of this magnitude.”

• Dr Axel R. Pries, President, World Health Summit:

“This summit is about making health more equitable. It’s a platform to share innovations and scale solutions globally.”

• Dr Anurag Agrawal, Chair, Scientific Committee:

“India has demonstrated what digital transformation at a billion-plus scale looks like. But the real measure of this conference is not the number of attendees—it’s the depth of learning, exchange, and ideas that will live on far beyond these halls.”

• Dr Sanjay Pattan Shetty, Organising Secretary:

“We’ve set a benchmark with this mega event. It wasn’t just about scale — it was curated for insight, collaboration, and change. Deep thanks to all partners.”

• Dr Deepak Nathiya, Organising Secretary:

Delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to delegates, speakers, volunteers, and organising teams for their contribution to a seamless and impactful event.

As a global platform for dialogue and transformation, the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 established new standards for inclusion, collaboration, and commitment to health equity.

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