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SURAMYA SHARMAAIR 359· 2025

Question Q.19GS1GS1

Why is it essential to focus on health in the context of urban planning and reforms? How can this be addressed?

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Introduction

Health is a key factor for a nation like India who has to prosper with young population.

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Main Body

Health is a key factor for a nation like India who has to prosper with young population and a future of steady population to be taken care of.

Focus on health: urban planning and reforms

1Healthy working population → reduce demographic dividend.
2Focus on women health → equal partners in development → PHCs in rural regions-reduce urban load. → Urban facilities like hospitals in all regions
3Sensible healthcare → placement of health centres such that-Threshold population of urban centre is achieved.

Addressing through health can lead to:

Focus on health: urban planning and reforms
1Healthy working population → reduce demographic dividend.
2Focus on women health → equal partners in development → PHCs in rural regions - reduce urban load. → Urban facilities like hospitals in all regions
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  • Links health to demographic dividend
  • Addresses both urban and rural aspects
  • Emphasizes women's health
  • Connects healthcare placement to population coverage
  • Addresses equity in urban and rural healthcare

Topper

SURAMYA SHARMA

AIR 3592025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Urbanization, problems and remedies

Health and Urban Planning

Health as Priority in Urban Reform

Writing Stats

150

Total words

8

Paragraphs

1

Bullets

Policy-oriented and analytical

Tone