Topics : Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
4. Start-ups can play a key role to socialise and democratise the availability of healthcare in India. Elucidate (250Words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The question was asked as the statement was given by the minister in the context of the rising need for healthcare solutions, especially during this pandemic time.
Key Demand of the question:
Highlight how start-ups can democratise healthcare in India
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the status and need of start-ups in the healthcare sector
Body:
Show by giving examples of how start-ups are making healthcare affordable and reachable to masses e.g. Pharmeasy has reduced the cost of medical tests and reached out to even remote locations to take samples. Emphasize how rural masses are being connected to best medical care using telemedicine, tele consultations.
Briefly enumerate some issues which restrict the democratization of healthcare e.g. digital divide, lack of awareness
Conclusion:
Conclude with a relevant way forward
