Puducherry, March 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the potential of Puducherry to emerge as a major medical tourism hub, pointing out that the region already has nine medical colleges.

Addressing a public rally here, the Prime Minister stressed that a nation's progress depends on the health of its people. He said healthcare remains a top priority for the government, guided by the principle that services must be accessible, available, and affordable for all. He noted that the Ayushman Bharat Yojana is already benefiting crores of families across the country.

"Any nation can progress only when its human capital is healthy; that's why healthcare remains our foremost priority. We believe that healthcare should be acce...