The Indian Government has initiated several initiatives and strategies to promote healthcare in rural areas of the country. Some of the significant steps taken by the Government include:

• Launch of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in 2005 to provide accessible and affordable healthcare facilities to rural communities.
• Expansion of healthcare infrastructure, including primary health centres, community health centres, and district hospitals, in rural areas.
• Provision of financial assistance to the poor through various schemes, such as the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) and the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
• Encouraging the involvement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to deliver healthcare services in remote areas.
• Training and deployment of ASHA workers, who act as a bridge between the community and the health system by promoting health-seeking behavior and basic healthcare services.

Overall, the government's efforts towards promoting healthcare in rural areas have improved the access and quality of healthcare services for the rural population. However, there is still a long way to go to achieve universal and equitable healthcare for all.