Which one of the following aims at correcting regional imbalances in t

Which one of the following aims at correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable healthcare services by augmenting medical education ?

Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
Swachh Swasth Sarvatra
Ayushman Bharat
Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi
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The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) aims at correcting regional imbalances in healthcare by augmenting medical education and infrastructure.
– PMSSY, launched in 2003, focuses on establishing AIIMS-like institutions in underserved regions and upgrading existing Government Medical Colleges. This directly addresses the stated aim of correcting regional imbalances and augmenting medical education.
– Swachh Swasth Sarvatra is related to sanitation and health in ODF areas.
– Ayushman Bharat is a broader scheme covering health insurance and wellness centres.
– Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi provides financial aid for specific treatments to the poor.
PMSSY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that aims to create a robust tertiary healthcare system and improve the quality and accessibility of medical education across India, with a specific focus on regions lacking adequate facilities.
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