Trickle Up and down Theory

Trickle Down Theory

Is the theory that granting concessions such as tax cuts to the rich will benefit all levels of society by stimulating the economy

Healthcare in India , Some Facts..

In 1994, 54 deaths due to plague got media coverage worldwide Every year 450,000 deaths due to Tuberculosis, 1.5M deaths due to

diarrhea
Every 3rd person with leprosy is Indian, Every 4th child who dies of

diarrhea is Indian
28% of the country enjoys 66% of total hospital beds

What about rural India?

Quacks galore
Exploitation of rural Indias ignorance

Traditional rituals for treatment still prevalent Lack of even basic health facilities in rural areas
Health centers lack infrastructure/supplies Shortage of doctors and nurses 43% cut in National Malaria Eradication Program in 92-93

Reflections: Some More Facts

Health Care Spending First five year plan 5% of GDP Eighth five year plan 1.7% of GDP 1996-97 and 2005-06 stagnant at 1% of GDP

Source :Forbes India

 GDP should not be

Reflections

the sole measure of economic growth

should be given to: life-expectancy at birth infant mortality rate adult literacy rate rate of childhood immunisation

Equal importance