What steps are being taken to improve healthcare in India

Discuss the current state of healthcare in India and describe the measures taken by the government to improve healthcare infrastructure.
The current state of healthcare in India faces various challenges including inadequate funding, shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, and poor infrastructure. However, the government has taken significant measures to improve healthcare infrastructure across the country, including:
  • Introducing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which aims to provide free health coverage for more than 500 million people.
  • Establishing new medical colleges and upgrading existing ones to produce more qualified healthcare professionals.
  • Increasing funding for healthcare facilities in rural and remote areas to expand access to quality healthcare for more citizens.
  • Investing in telemedicine to reach more people in remote areas and to provide timely medical advice and diagnostics.
  • Promoting public-private partnerships to increase investment in healthcare infrastructure.
These measures are expected to significantly improve the healthcare infrastructure in India and provide access to better healthcare facilities for all citizens.
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