What measures have the Indian government taken to ensure good health infrastructure for its citizens

Explain the measures taken by the government of India to improve health infrastructure in the country.
The government of India has taken several measures to improve the health infrastructure in the country. Some of these measures include:
  • Launching the Ayushman Bharat scheme: This scheme, launched in 2018, provides free healthcare to over 10 crore families living below the poverty line in India. It also includes the creation of 1.5 lakh health and wellness centres across the country.
  • Increasing healthcare funding: The Indian government has increased funding for healthcare, from 1.15% of GDP in 2013 to 2.5% in 2018. This has helped in building new hospitals and healthcare centres, and also improving existing facilities.
  • Promoting medical education: The government has increased the number of medical colleges in the country, and also provided incentives to doctors and nurses to work in rural areas. This has helped in reducing the shortage of healthcare professionals in the country.
  • Improving technology: The government has also invested in new technology, such as telemedicine, to improve access to healthcare in remote and rural areas. This has helped in providing high-quality healthcare services to people who would otherwise not have access to them.
These measures have helped in improving the overall health infrastructure in the country, and have made healthcare more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians.
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