What steps is the Indian government taking to improve healthcare in the country

Assess the current state of healthcare in India and highlight the measures that have been taken by the government to improve it.
The Indian government has undertaken various measures to improve the state of healthcare in the country.
  • One of the notable initiatives is Ayushman Bharat, which provides free access to healthcare for over 100 million families in India through the provision of health insurance cover.
  • The government is also increasing its spending on healthcare, with a target of increasing it to 2.5% of the GDP by 2025.
  • The government has set up National Health Protection Mission to provide comprehensive healthcare services across the country.
  • The government is also taking steps to improve the availability of generic drugs and bringing down the cost of medicines.
  • In rural areas, government programs like the National Rural Health Mission address issues like maternal and child healthcare.
  • The government is promoting digital health to increase healthcare access to the masses.
  • The introduction of various national programs such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Mission Indradhanush has helped in reducing communicable diseases and increasing immunization coverage.
However, despite these initiatives, the current state of healthcare in India still needs significant improvement, with challenges such as lack of infrastructure, shortage of healthcare professionals, and unequal distribution of resources across the country.
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