What are the steps taken by the government to improve the health sector in India

Elaborate the measures taken by the Indian government to enhance the healthcare facilities in the country for the betterment of citizens.
The Indian government has taken several measures to improve the healthcare sector in the country. Some of them are:
  • Launching the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which aims to provide free healthcare to vulnerable sections of society.
  • Increasing the budget allocation for healthcare in the Union Budget.
  • Launching initiatives such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Mission Indradhanush to improve the overall health of the population.
  • Expansion of the healthcare infrastructure, including setting up new medical colleges and hospitals in remote areas.
  • Introduction of telemedicine services to provide medical assistance to people in remote areas.
  • Implementation of various health schemes such as National Rural Health Mission, National Health Policy, and Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana to improve access to healthcare.
  • Promoting the use of generic medicines to make healthcare affordable for all.
These measures are expected to enhance the quality of healthcare services and increase accessibility to healthcare facilities in the country.
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