**Executive Summary**
This document is the response to Unstarred Question No. 1313 in Lok Sabha concerning the incidence of heart diseases, to be answered on February 6th, 2026. It addresses questions regarding the increase in heart patients, mortality due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cardiovascular studies, special action plans in specific regions, and measures for affordable heart disease treatment. The response outlines various initiatives and programs by the Government of India to tackle heart diseases and NCDs.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Data Collection & State Subject**:
* Data on heart disease cases is not centrally maintained as health is a state subject.
* **ICMR Study**:
* The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducted a study in 25 hospitals to understand reasons for heart attacks.
* The study involved patients aged 18-45 with newly diagnosed Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) between October 2021 and January 2023.
* Hospitalization with AMI was associated with comorbidity, family history of thrombotic events, and smoking.
* **NCD Trends**:
* The proportion of deaths due to NCDs increased in India from 37.9% in 1990 to 61.8% in 2016.
* **National Initiatives for NCDs**:
* A population-based initiative for NCD prevention, control, and screening (including hypertension) is rolled out under the National Health Mission (NHM).
* It targets individuals over 30 for screening.
* 770 District NCD Clinics and 6,410 NCD clinics at Community Health Centers have been established under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPNCD).
* Initiatives include print, electronic, and social media for awareness, and funds for awareness generation are provided to States & Union Territories including Odisha and North-Eastern States.
* The preventive aspect of NCDs is strengthened under comprehensive Primary Health Care through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM).
* **Affordable Treatment Schemes**:
* Treatment of major Cardiovascular diseases is available under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY), providing Rs. 5 lakh per family annually.
* PM-JAY extended health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70+, regardless of income.
* Quality generic medicines for NCDs are available at affordable prices under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
* Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) provides affordable medicines for the treatment of NCDs.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens**:
* **Impact**: Citizens, especially those over 30, are targeted for NCD screening and are meant to benefit from various treatment schemes for cardiovascular diseases.
* **Action Required**: Citizens over 30 should participate in NCD screening initiatives. Those with cardiovascular diseases can avail treatment under AB PMJAY and access affordable medicines through PMBJP and AMRIT.
**State Governments/Union Territories**:
* **Impact**: State Governments and Union Territories, including Odisha and the North-Eastern States, are responsible for implementing health programs and using funds for awareness generation activities as per their Programme implementation Plans (PIPs).
* **Action Required**: States and UTs must implement NCD prevention and control programs, conduct awareness campaigns, and effectively utilize the funds provided under NHM.
**Healthcare Providers (Hospitals, Clinics)**:
* **Impact**: Hospitals and clinics are involved in NCD screening, treatment under AB PMJAY, and dispensing affordable medicines.
* **Action Required**: Healthcare providers should participate in NCD screening programs, facilitate treatment under AB PMJAY, and dispense affordable medicines under PMBJP and AMRIT.
**ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE)**:
* **Impact**: ICMR-NIE is responsible for conducting studies related to heart attacks and other health issues.
* **Action Required**: Continue conducting research to understand causes of cardiovascular diseases and contribute to policy-making.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The primary ministry responsible for the policy mentioned in the question, focusing on health and family welfare in India.
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY): A health insurance scheme that provides financial coverage for secondary and tertiary care, including cardiovascular diseases, to families.
National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPNCD): A program focused on preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): A research organization conducting studies on heart diseases and non-communicable diseases.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): A scheme focused on providing affordable generic medicines for NCDs, making them accessible to the public.
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
MINISTRYOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE
DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH ANDFAMILYWELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 1313
TOBE ANSWERED ON 6TH FEBRUARY,2026
INCIDENCE OFHEARTDISEASES
†1313. DR. SAMBIT PATRA:
Willthe Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFAREbe pleasedtostate:
(a) whether the number of heart patients is increasing in the country and also the sale of
medicines in respect of prevention and cure of heart diseases, lipid, angina, heart attack has
recordedexcessive incease during the last five yearsandif so, the detailsthereof;
(b) the details of the highest number of deathsin the country due to non-communicable diseases,
State-wise;
(c) whether the Government has conducted separate cardiovascular studies among the youth and
elderlyinthe countryand if so, the detailsthereof;
(d) whether the Government has formulated any special action plan for prevention and treatment
of cardiovascular diseases in Odisha and Ashta Lakshmi regions i.e. eight Northeastern States of
India,if so, the detailsthereof, State/UTs-wise;and
(e)the steps taken/proposed tobe taken bythe Government tofurther improve the schemesbeing
run by the Ministry to provide affordable treatment of heart diseases to the poor sections of the
society?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND
FAMILYWELFARE
(SHRIPRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) to (c) Health is a state subject. The data regarding cases of heart diseases is not maintained
centrally. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has informed that in order to understand
the reasons for heart attack, ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE) conducted a
multi-centric matched case-control study in 25 hospitals across India. Cases were patients aged
18-45 years admitted in the study hospitals with newly diagnosed Acute Myocardial Infarction
(AMI) between October 2021 and January 2023. Controls were patients aged 18-45 years
admitted in the same hospital for other causes, matched for time of hospitalization. Information
was collected regarding the various risk factors. The study observed that hospitalization with
AMI was associated with presence of any known comorbidity, family history of thrombotic
eventsandeverbeensmoker.As per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study report “India : Health of the Nation’s
States” published in 2017, the proportion of deaths due to Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
have increased in India from 37.9% in 1990 to 61.8% in 2016. The Report and the State-wise
detailsisavailable at:
https://www.healthdata.org/sites/default/files/files/policy_report/2017/India_Health_of_the_Nati
on%27s_States_Report_2017.pd
(d) A population-based initiative for prevention, control and screening for common NCDs
includinghypertension hasbeenrolledout inthe countryunderNHMasa partof Comprehensive
PrimaryHealthCare.Under theinitiative,persons morethan30 yearsof ageare targetedfor their
screening. Under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable
Diseases (NPNCD), 770 District NCD Clinics and 6,410 NCD clinics at Community Health
Centreshave beenset up.
Other initiatives for increasing public awareness about NCDs andpromotion of healthylifestyle
includes use of print, electronic and social media for continued community awareness. Under
NHM, funds are provided toStates & Union Territories including Odisha as well as in the North
-Eastern States for awareness generation activities as per their Programme implementation Plans
(PIPs).
Preventive aspect of NCDs is strengthened under comprehensive Primary Health Care through
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAM) by promotion of wellness activities and targeted
communication at the community level. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India runs
campaigns to promote healthy eating habits. Fit India and Khelo India movements are
implemented by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and various Yoga related activities are
carriedout byMinistry of AYUSH.
(e) Treatment of major NCDs including Cardiovascular diseases are available under Ayushman
Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY). This scheme provides for Rs. 5 lakh
per family annually for secondary and tertiary care. Recently, PM-JAYextended health coverage
to all senior citizens aged 70+, regardless of income. Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya
Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), quality generic medicines for NCDs are made available at
affordable prices to all. Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT)
providesaffordable medicinesfor treatmentof NCDs.\
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