Health and family welfare and the development of health infrastructure

Government of India is committed to the goal of ‘Health for All’  The obligation of the Government to ensure the highest possible health status of India’s Population and access to quality health care has been recognized by a number of key policy documents.Health care system supplement in improving the health of individuals, particularly those belonging … Read more

Health sector in Bihar

The major Health and demographic indicators of the State like infant mortality rate (IMR), maternal mortality ratio (MMR), total fertility rate (TFR), etc. are much higher than the all-India level and reflect a poor health status in the State. The Human Development index (HDI), a composite of Literacy, life expectancy and per capita income, has … Read more

Family Welfare Programmes and Population Control

India was the first nation to launched a family planning programme in 1952. Though the birth rate started decreasing, it was accompanied by a sharp decrease in death rate, leading to an overall increase in Population.The early concept of population policy covered both mortality and fertility and did not exclusively focus on fertility. There was … Read more

Indicator of development, Human development & Economic development

Human Development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. The most critical ones are to lead a long and healthy life, to be educated and to enjoy a decent standard of living. Additional choices include political freedom, guaranteed Human Rights and self-respect.Human development has to be development of the people, by the people, for the … Read more

Health Care- For RAS/RTS Mains and Prelims

[su_posts template=”templates/teaser-loop.php” posts_per_page=”320″ post_type=”post,page” tax_term=”1316″ tax_operator=”0″ order=”desc”], Health care is a broad term that encompasses the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. It is a complex system that involves a variety of stakeholders, including patients, providers, payers, and policymakers. The health care system in India is a complex and fragmented one. It is made up … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): Safeguarding Maternal Health

The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is a flagship government initiative aimed at ensuring quality and comprehensive antenatal care (ANC) for pregnant women across India. Recognizing the risks associated with pregnancy, the scheme seeks to reduce maternal and infant mortality through timely screenings, identification of high-risk pregnancies, and prompt treatment. Objectives of PMSMA Accessible … Read more

Umbrella Scheme for “Family Welfare and Other Health Interventions”

India’s commitment to accessible healthcare includes an overarching umbrella scheme dedicated to improving family welfare and addressing public health concerns. This scheme encompasses several programs designed to enhance maternal and child health, provide family planning services, and tackle critical health issues. Objectives of the Umbrella Scheme Population Stabilization: Promote population stabilization through voluntary and informed adoption … Read more