Officials of the Government of Manipur undertook a study visit to Nagaland on 18th–19th September 2026 to gain insights into the State’s implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), particularly the institutional framework, service delivery, technology, financing and sustainability measures under CMHIS.

UHC seeks to ensure access to quality essential health services for all without financial hardship. India has reaffirmed its commitment to UHC through the Alma-Ata Declaration (1978), Declaration of Astana (2018) and SDG 3.8, which calls for achieving UHC by 2030.

The Department of Health & Family Welfare, through the Nagaland Health Protection Society (NHPS), implements AB PM-JAY and CMHIS. Since 2022, CMHIS has extended coverage to all bona fide citizens of Nagaland not covered under AB PM-JAY, thereby strengthening financial protection and advancing UHC.

The visit facilitated exchange of experiences and best practices between the two States and reaffirmed their commitment to continued knowledge-sharing and inter-state collaboration to strengthen public health insurance and UHC initiatives.