India, Oct. 23 -- Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday said it is important to draw on expertise and best practices of leading institutions while planning major healthcare infrastructure projects.

During a review of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and RML Hospital here, he also stressed the need to prioritise the mental well-being of medical students and faculty members, highlighting the impact of stress on academic and professional life.

Calling for supportive interpersonal relationships, open communication and sustained mental health support, he encouraged the implementation of Project SARATHI at the institution.

Project SARATHI is a youth-led public healthcare initiative designed to improve patien...