Describe the progress in health care after independence.
After independence, there has been a significant expansion in the physical provision of health services. During 1951-2000, the number of hospitals and dispensaries increased from 9300 to 43300 and hospital beds from 1.2 to 7.2 million. During 1951-99, nursing personnel increased from 0.18 to 8.7 lakh and allopathic doctors from 0.62 to 5.00 lakhs.
Public Health Infrastructure in India 1951-2000
|
Item |
1951 |
1981 |
2000 |
|
Hospitals |
2694 |
6805 |
15888 |
|
Hospitality / Dispensary Beds |
117000 |
504538 |
719861 |
|
Dispensaries |
6600 |
16745 |
23065 |
|
Primary Health Centre |
725 |
9115 |
22842 |
|
Sub–Centres |
– |
84736 |
137311 |
|
Community Health Centres |
– |
761 |
3043 |
Give the outline of measures to cope with challenges facing the power sector in India.
How would you justify the statement that India has made a substantial progress in health care?
Distinguish between economic and social infrastructure.
