What steps has the Indian government taken to improve the healthcare system in the country

Discuss the initiatives taken by the Indian government to provide affordable and accessible healthcare facilities to the citizens.
The Indian government has taken several steps to improve the healthcare system in the country. Some of the initiatives taken by the government to provide affordable and accessible healthcare facilities to the citizens are:
  • Implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana, which aims at covering over 10 crore families or 50 crore beneficiaries through health insurance coverage
  • Establishment of health and wellness centers in every rural and urban area of the country
  • Preventive and promotive measures for healthcare through programs like Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) and National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVA)
  • Increasing the number of medical colleges and hospitals to cater to the growing demands of healthcare in the country
  • Introduction of e-Health and telemedicine services for remote areas
  • Reducing the out-of-pocket expenses for patients through the National Health Protection Scheme
These initiatives have led to an increase in the accessibility and affordability of healthcare facilities for citizens, especially those from rural and economically weaker sections of the society.
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