Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: The National Health Accounts 2021–2022 reveal only a marginal increase in healthcare spending, highlighting gaps in India’s primary healthcare system despite schemes like Ayushman Bharat. Status of Primary Health Care in India: India’s public health infrastructure includes 1.75 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), handling 350 crore consultations (MoHFW, 2024). Per capita out-of-pocket expenditure …
Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: India’s public health education sector is facing a crisis due to job scarcity, lack of standardization, and funding constraints. What is Public Health Education? Definition: Public health education trains professionals in disease prevention, healthcare management, epidemiology, and health policies. Constitutional Mandate: Article 47 of the Indian Constitution directs the state …
Syllabus: Governance Source: IE Context: ASHA workers in Kerala have been on strike for over a month, demanding fair wages, formal employment status, and social security benefits. About Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA Workers): What is ASHA? A community-based health worker program under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). ASHAs serve as the link between …
Context: The Cabinet reviewed achievements under the National Health Mission (2021-24), highlighting significant progress in strengthening India’s public health outcomes. Key Achievements under NHM (2021-2024): Relevance in UPSC Exam Syllabus: General Studies Paper II: Governance and Social Justice NHM as a case study for improving healthcare accessibility and affordability. Schemes for vulnerable populations (MGNREGA, PMJDY, …
Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Health has proposed the operationalization of ‘100 food streets across 100 districts’ in the country to promote safe and hygienic food practices. About the Eat Right Food Street Project:
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Government Budgeting. Context: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 presented a budget worth Rs 39.45 lakh crore with massive push to infrastructure spending. Note: Know about budget, what it means, related constitutional provisions and presentation stages here. Now, highlights of the 2022 budget: Total spending …
