Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, 25 October 2026, highlighted the achievement of nearly 50 crore (500 million) teleconsultations on the e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform, calling it a transformative force in extending healthcare to India's most underserved communities. The announcement came during the latest episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'.

A Milestone in Digital Healthcare

Modi described e-Sanjeevani as a standout example of how technology can be woven seamlessly into everyday life. 'Approximately 50 crore teleconsultations have been conducted through this platform so far — a truly significant figure. It is a remarkable testament to the power of technology, the dedicated spirit of our doctors, and the trust placed in it by our fellow citizens,' the Prime Minister said.

He attributed the rapid uptake to what he called a defining trait of Indians — their ability to embrace new technology quickly and integrate it naturally into daily life. The platform is free to use and was developed by C-DAC under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It operates in two modes: doctor-to-doctor consultations at health centres, and direct patient-to-doctor consultations from home.

Stories from the Country's Remotest Corners

Modi shared several real-world cases to illustrate the platform's reach. On Baratang Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a child named Oho-Tahane from the Jarawa tribe developed a high fever and difficulty breathing. Local health workers used e-Sanjeevani to connect with a specialist, who diagnosed the child with pneumonia; the child's condition improved rapidly under guided specialist care.

In Kalpeni, Lakshadweep, a 60-year-old man named Kunhi Koya fell suddenly ill. An experienced doctor based in Kavaratti guided the local medical team remotely through the platform, helping stabilise his condition. In Zanskar, Ladakh, a pregnant woman named Kunjang Dolma faced complications and received immediate specialist assistance via e-Sanjeevani. Meanwhile, in Peren, Nagaland, 12-year-old Mushem, suffering from an ear infection and fever, received a prompt diagnosis and appropriate medication through the platform.

Role of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

The Prime Minister also spotlighted the contribution of nearly 1.90 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs spread across the country. These centres, he said, are evolving into wellness hubs at the panchayat level, enabling regular health check-ups for villagers and supporting a broader shift towards preventive healthcare. e-Sanjeevani is playing a central role in powering consultations at these centres.

Bridging India's Healthcare Divide

Modi underscored that the combination of technology-driven telemedicine and a strengthened primary healthcare network is fundamentally changing how medical services are accessed — particularly in rural and remote regions where specialist doctors have historically been unavailable. The e-Sanjeevani platform bridges this gap by connecting patients and primary health workers directly to specialists, often in real time.

With the 50 crore milestone now in sight, health officials are expected to assess the platform's scalability and integration with the broader Ayushman Bharat digital health ecosystem in the months ahead.