Question Q.19GS1GS1
Why is it essential to focus on health in the context of urban planning and reforms? How can this be achieved?
Introduction
Focus on health for reforms:
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Main Body
Focus on health for reforms:
1High out of pocket expenditure: 45%
2Undress of urban poverty and disease by COVID impact more in urban areas.
3Citizen centric reforms: health a central theme for good governance.
4Undress of hospitals, doctors, nurses: currently 1:893 (doctor/population), 2.7:1000 (Nurse/population), 1.6:1000 (Bed/population)
Means/Ways to achieve these:
1Bottom-up planning model: from Gram Panchayat to District to State.
2Improved Health Budget: (from 2.7 of GDP to 2.7 of GDP)
3Universal Health Coverage: (of all citizens) → empowerment of private hospitals.
Fuel insurance to cell citizens (PM-JAY)
4Urban Wellness and Arogya Mandir: one for every 5000 population, and within 2km radius for metro cities.
5Decentralised control over public health functions @ Municipal control over district hospital: BOTH accountability
Right to Health has been part of DPSP, Article 47 for improvement of public health. State is directed. Urban planning should interpret one health concept to deal with current and future health uses.
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Conclusion
Right to Health has been part of DPSP, Article 47 for improvement of public health. State is directed. Urban planning should interpret one health concept to deal with current and future health uses.
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- Specific statistics on healthcare ratios provided
- Clear identification of challenges (COVID impact, affordability)
- Mentions multiple implementation strategies
- Integration of both demand and supply-side solutions
- Specific schemes with measurable targets (1 per 5000 population)
- Recognition of decentralized governance importance
- Integration of concept (One Health) with constitutional framework
- Clear policy recommendation
Topper
VIVEK SINGH
AIR 2762025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Urbanization and Social Development
Health in Urban Planning - Implementation
Reforms and strategies for health in urban areas
Writing Stats
200
Total words
11
Paragraphs
analytical
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