India, March 9 -- Fulfilling the people's aspirations is not merely a topic of discussion but a fundamental objective of the Union budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday at a webinar on post-budget discussions.

He said health, education, skill development, tourism, sports, and culture are some of the sectors that act as a medium to fulfil these aspirations. He sought suggestions for strengthening them.

Modi pointed out that India has taken leaps in providing holistic healthcare. He underlined how initiatives such as telemedicine have made care accessible in remote areas.

"The health sector has been strengthened. Ayushman Bharat Yojana and Arogya Mandirs have led to greater penetration of health services in rural areas. We ...