Question Q.15GS2GS2
The critical reason for poor public health indicators in India goes beyond recognition of right to health as fundamental right. Do you think that a statutory framework alone can ameliorate the situation.
Main Body
According to World Bank reports, there are 1.1445 doctors in India against prescribed 1:1000 (doctor in proportion to population). Such dire situation has deep rooted reasons which go beyond statutory frameworks. Right to Health as a fundamental right will surely provide impetus to see recognition of the problem and draw attention towards lack of funds, infrastructure and political will to rectify the situation.
However, ameliorating the situation goes beyond statutory laws: 1) Government spending on GDP needs to be increased to 6% of GDP. Currently, 2.7% of GDP (Economic Survey 2021). 2) Private sector needs to be roped in through Public-Private Partnership PPP models to bringexpertisemanagementqualitytechnology. E.g., State of Karnataka has done remarkable job in this aspect. 3) Out of pocket expenditure needs to be taken down from current 60%.
4Incentives need to be provided to doctors and nurses to work in rural areas. - Around 75% of nurses are working in urban areas, and serving 27% of the population. 5) Greater synergy and coherence among various departments and ministries to be encouraged. 6) Timely and efficient subsidies to be disbursed to assist bring rural areas in the safety net. 7) Sustainable and adaptable infrastructure needs of unaddressed areas to be serviced through loans from global agencies. Thus, a statutory framework alongside ground-level work will ensure a fit and healthy India, fulfilling SDG 3.
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Conclusion
Thus, a statutory framework alongside ground-level work will ensure a fit and healthy India, fulfilling SDG 3.
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Topper
VISHWAJEET GUPTA
AIR 672025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Right to Health and Public Health Indicators
Healthcare Access and Service Delivery
Public Health Challenges in India
Writing Stats
250
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analytical
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