What initiatives are taken by the government to improve the quality of healthcare in India

Enlist the steps taken by the government to improve the quality of healthcare in India.
The Indian government has taken several initiatives to improve the quality of healthcare services across the country. Here are a few of them:
  • Implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana scheme to provide financial protection and quality healthcare to underprivileged people.
  • Introducing National Health Stack for the storage and exchange of healthcare data, and increase transparency in the healthcare sector.
  • Formation of National Medical Council (NMC) to improve the quality of medical education and streamline the healthcare system.
  • Building new healthcare facilities such as hospitals, healthcare centers, and clinics in remote and underdeveloped areas.
  • Running programs on nutrition, immunization, and hygiene to prevent diseases and promote healthy living.
  • Provision of essential drugs and medicines at subsidized rates through Jan Aushadhi centers.
These initiatives are aimed at improving the healthcare delivery system, infrastructure, and access to medical facilities in India.
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