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Suramya SharmaAIR 359· 2025

GS1GS1

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

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Introduction

Health is a key factor for a nation while also prosperous with young population and a future of steady population to be taken care of

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Main Body

Focus on health, urban planning and reforms

1Healthy working population → reduced atmospheric dividend
2Focus on women health → equal partners in development
PHCs in rural regionsreduce urban load
Urban facilities like hospitals in all regions
3Accessible healthcare → placement of health centres near that → threshold population of urban centre is asked.
4Reduce health-related traffic movement → equitable access in smart regions
5Integrate private colleges with district hospitals → better utilization of resources
6Integration of AYUSH in hospitals for wellness support
7Multitier user health workers for all round support
8Slum redevelopment → reduce disease tendenc. eg: Dharavi project

Issues:

Reduced allocation to health sector 5% of GDP

Vacancies in doctor positions in hospitals

Resolved allocation for health/spa, health care technology must be done for achieving SDG3.

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  • Structured approach with numbered points
  • Connection between health and development outcomes
  • Focus on rural-urban integration
  • Consideration of gender (women health)
  • Integration of multiple healthcare approaches (AYUSH)
  • Connection to slum redevelopment
  • Identification of structural issues and gaps
  • Link to SDG3
  • Examples provided (Dharavi project)

Topper

Suramya Sharma

AIR 3592025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Urban Planning and Health

Health in Urban Context

Healthcare Accessibility and Urban Reforms

Writing Stats

164

Total words

10

Paragraphs

Technical and structured

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