Health care system in India

Pages: 1868-1873
Bhavjot Kaur (Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

Health systems and polices in India have a critical role in determining the manner in which health services are delivered, utilized and affect health outcomes of the country. ‘Health’ being a state subject, despite the issuance of the guidelines by the central government, the final prerogative on implementation of the initiatives on people’s health lies with the states. This article briefly describes the Health Care System structure in the country and traces the evolution of Health Care in India.