Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for understanding India's social sector challenges, the state's role in welfare, human development indicators, and the economic burden on households. It directly relates to social justice and the effectiveness of government policies.
India's public health expenditure, currently around 1.4% of GDP, falls significantly short of the 2.5% target envisioned by the National Health Policy 2017, leading to substantial out-of-pocket expenses for citizens and an over-reliance on the private healthcare sector.