Best Health Practices

Followed in India 
Major Health
Challenges in India
• Communicable Diseases
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Maternal and Child Health
• Sanitation and Hygiene
• Mental Health
Communicable
Diseases
• Malaria
•  Lymphatic Filariasis
•  Kala-azar
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Dengue
 Measure Description

Village-based community volunteers, called Drug

Distribution Centers (DDCs) and Fever Treatment
Depots (FTDs), are utilized for early case detection
Early Case Detection and Treatment
and treatment. Male health workers visit every village
fortnightly to screen fever cases and make blood
smear slides.

Integrated vector management involves indoor

residual spraying in high-risk areas, promoting the use
Integrated Vector Management of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITBNs), and using
biological vector control measures.

Capacity building of personnel and inter-sectoral

partner organizations, and Information, Education,
Capacity Building and IEC Activities and Communication (IEC) activities are conducted to

In Rural Areas
enhance awareness among target communities and
health care service providers.

Epidemic preparedness and response for malaria

control involves the establishment of rapid response
Epidemic Preparedness and Response
teams in every district to undertake prompt remedial
measures in the event of an outbreak.

The program is monitored and evaluated using a

Monitoring and Evaluation computerized management information system for
effective utilization.
In Urban Areas
Measures to prevent mosquito breeding
Implementation of urban byelaws
Use of larvivorous fish and larvicides
Awareness campaigns
Lack of infrastructure for active surveillance
Description
Regulations to prevent mosquito breeding in various
areas such as residential blocks, government and
commercial buildings, and construction sites
Use of fish in slow-moving water bodies and larvicides
in unsuitable water bodies to control mosquito
breeding
Awareness campaigns undertaken by Municipal
Bodies/Urban Area Authorities to educate people
about measures to prevent mosquito breeding
Insufficient infrastructure for active surveillance
activities such as house-to-house visits on a fortnightly
basis to identify and prevent mosquito breeding sites
 Non-Communicable Diseases(NCDs)

Initiatives Description

These stakeholders are engaged in raising awareness and education about NCDs, and
Involvement of community, civil society, CBOs, and media
promoting healthy lifestyles in the community.

Screening for NCDs like diabetes, hypertension, and common cancers is conducted at
Opportunistic screening through outreach camps all levels of the healthcare system.

Management of chronic non-communicable diseases Early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for NCDs is done through the establishment
of specialized clinics for cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke.

Healthcare professionals are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat NCDs.

Capacity building for prevention and treatment of NCDs Operational research and rehabilitation programs are also developed at various levels
of healthcare.

Access to affordable diagnosis and treatment of NCDs is facilitated at primary,

Support for cost-effective treatment of NCDs secondary, and tertiary levels of healthcare. The development of a database for NCDs
through a robust surveillance system is also supported to monitor NCD morbidity,
mortality, and risk factors.
Maternal and Child Health
Initiative Name Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Date of Implementation January 2017
Beneficiaries Pregnant women and lactating mothers
Cash Benefits ₹5,000
First: ₹1,000 on early registration of pregnancy
Second: ₹2,000 after completion of six months of
Instalment Details pregnancy and at least one antenatal check-up
(ANC)Final: ₹2,000 after childbirth and receiving first
cycle of immunization
Objective Provide partial compensation for wage loss and
improve health-seeking behavior of ANC mothers
Scheme Name Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Reduce maternal and infant deaths by promoting institutional
Objective delivery

Launch Year 2005

Pregnant women giving birth in government or accredited

Eligibility Criteria private health facility

Benefits Provided Cash assistance based on location for poor pregnant women
Initiative Name: Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK)
Date of Launch: 2011
Objective: Provide free facilities to pregnant women giving birth in government health facilities
Benefits:
- Cashless delivery services
- Free caesarean section
- Free treatment of sick newborns
- Free medicines and consumables
- Free diagnostic tests
- Free diet during indoor stay
- Free blood transfusion

- Free pick-up and drop-off services

Program Name DAKSHATA
To strengthen intra-partum and immediate
Objective postpartum care by enhancing competency of
healthcare providers.
- Improving availability of essential supplies and
commodities in the labor room.
- Enhancing accountability of service providers.
- Creating a dashboard of key indicators to record
data. 
Key Features
- 3-day training program for healthcare providers.
- Training provided by designated trainers.  
- Skill practice using a checklist and Observed 
 Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) to assess   
 learning.
Sanitation and Hygiene Phase Objective
• The United Nations Children’s Fund
(UNICEF) has designed a framework Raise awareness of the importance of good
focusing on sanitation and hygiene
advocacy and communication strategies. 1 sanitation and hygiene behaviors and build
• The three phases are designed to work public support for positive change
together towards achieving the overall goal
of promoting good sanitation and hygiene
practices.
• The first phase aims to create an enabling
Equip influencers and decision-makers with
environment for change by raising 2 the necessary information and encourage
awareness and building public support. them to act for positive change
• The second phase targets influencers and
decision-makers to encourage them to
support positive change.
• The third phase aims to empower Empower individuals and families with
individuals and families with the correct 3 correct information and motivate
information to make informed decisions communities to create positive social norms
and motivate communities to create
positive social norms.
 Mental Health
Age Group Gender Risk of Suicide
Condition
Mental Health 30-49 years Male 13.9% 0.66%
30-49 years Female 7.5% 1.14%

Over 18 years - 0.9% (high) 0.7% -

(moderate)

7.3% (boys and

13-17 years - girls) (depressive -
•Mental morbidity is more common in disorders)
urban areas, and mental disorders are
linked to non-communicable diseases
(NCDs) both as a cause and a consequence.
Major depressive disorders affect 50% of 9.8 million young
13-17 years - Indians in need of -
people's daily activities. active interventions

Prevalence higher
in urban metros
13-17 years - -
(13.5%) than in
rural areas (6.9%)
Source: Addressing mental health in India, World Health
Organization
 Steps taken by the
Government to address
Mental Health
The Indian government has taken
proactive steps to address the
mental health impact of COVID-19
by providing 24/7 helplines, issuing
guidelines and advisories,
conducting advocacy campaigns,
and providing online capacity
building for health workers. These
resources are readily available to the
affected population, different
segments of society, and health
workers to help manage stress and
anxiety during the pandemic.
Initiative Description Availability
Staffed by mental health Available to the affected
24/7 Helpline professionals to provide population
psychosocial support
Issued for managing mental
health issues tailored to Available on Ministry of
Guidelines and advisories Health and Family Welfare
different segments of website
society
Promote stress and anxiety Conducted through various
Advocacy campaigns management and encourage media platforms
a supportive environment
Issued by NIMHANS for Available on Ministry of
Detailed guidelines managing mental health Health and Family Welfare
during the pandemic website
Provided by NIMHANS for
Online capacity building health workers through Available to health workers
iGOT-Diksha platform
Mental Health Initiatives in
India
National Mental Health
Programme (NMHP)
District Mental Health
Programme (DMHP)
Mental, Neurological and
Substance Use (MNS)
Target of Operationalizing
HWCs
Trained Human Resources
Availability of Medicines and
Equipment
Telemedicine Services
Description
Being implemented in all states and
UTs with the aim of providing
Mental Health
Initiatives taken up
minimum mental healthcare to all,
with a focus on vulnerable groups.
Implemented in 704 districts for
early detection, treatment and
awareness.
by the Indian
Part of Ayushman Bharat initiative to
provide mental health services at
Health and Wellness Centers
(HWCs).
Government
Government target of
operationalizing 150,000 HWCs by
the end of 2022.
Non-specialist cadres being trained
to provide mental health services in
line with WHO's mental health
Global Action Programme.
Priority given to ensure availability
of medicines and equipment for
diagnosis and treatment of mental
health conditions.
These areas need growth and further support in the
Recently launched telemedicine
future
services to be implemented through
NIMHANS as the nodal center.
Initiative/Program Budget Allocation (2018-19) Funds Provided to Each District
Central Mental Health Rs. 599.76 crore N/A
Institutions

National Mental Health Up to Rs. 4 lakh per annum for

Programme (NMHP) Rs. 545.65 crore IEC activities in each district

District Mental Health Up to Rs. 12 lakh per annum for

Programme (DMHP) N/A targeted interventions in each
district

The DMHP provides funds to each district to provide training to class teachers to identify and manage mental health issues in
students, and to involve other stakeholders for the betterment of adolescent development.​
 • Lack of awareness and education
among people regarding mental health,
neurological, and substance use disorders.
Social • Such conditions are often viewed
Stigmas as punishment for sinful actions or curses by
evil spirits.
relating • Stigma associated with mental health
to mental and substance use disorders further
discourages people from seeking help.
health in • Reluctance to seek professional help due
India to fear of being labeled as "mad" or "crazy".
• Societal pressure to conform to
traditional gender roles, and discrimination
against certain castes and religious
minorities.
Surveys conducted by the National Mental
Health Survey of India reveal the following:  
• Mental health conditions are more prevalent among males (13.9%) than females (7.5%),
but mood disorders are higher among women.
• Males in the age group of 30-49 years are the most affected by mental illnesses.
• Urban residents have a greater prevalence of mental disorders, and those from lower
income quintiles have a greater prevalence of one or more mental disorders.
• 0.9% of those over 18 years are at high risk and 0.7% at moderate risk of suicide. The
highest-risk groups are females (1.14%), those living in urban metros (1.71%), and those
between the ages of 40-49 years.
• The prevalence of mental health disorders in the age group of 13-17 years is 7.3%, and
depressive disorders are the commonest conditions. Nearly 9.8 million young Indians
aged between 13 and 17 years need active interventions. The prevalence is significantly
higher (13.5%) in urban metros compared to rural areas (6.9%) in this age group.
 Disability
among Current Current Cannabis Current
Population Treatment Severe High Risk of Alcohol Harmful/Dependent Cannabis Use Opioid Opioid Use
Indicator Affected Gap Cases Suicide Users Alcohol Use Users Problems Users Problems

Mental
Disorders 150 million >60% 75% - - - - - - -

Depression 1 in 20 (39%
- 75% - - - - - - -
(severe) severe)

Alcohol Use - 86% 75% - 14.6% 5.2% - - - -

Disorders

Cannabis Use - - - - - - 2.8% 0.66% - -

Opioid Use - - - - - - - - 2.1% 0.55%

Source: Addressing mental health in India, World Health

Organization​
Mental Health Disorders and the current Gap in Treatment

Type of mental health problem​ Treatment gap (%)​

Common mental disorders​ 85.2%​
Psychoses​ 75.5%​
Bipolar affective disorders​ 70.4%​

Alcohol use disorder​ 86.3%​

Median duration for seeking care (months)​ ​

Depressive disorder​ 2.5​

Epilepsy​ 12​
Common source of care​ Government facility​

Source: Addressing mental health in India, World Health

Organization​
Government Agencies and
NGOs supporting and
working on Mental Health
Care in India

Agency Name​ Type​ Services provided​ Impact​

National Institute of Development of mental health policies

Clinical care, research, and programs; telepsychiatry services to
Mental Health and Neuro- Government​ and training​ increase access to mental health care in remote
Sciences (NIMHANS)​ areas​

Mental health care, research, and Research in the field of schizophrenia; contributions to the

Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP)​ Government​
training​ development of mental health policies and programs​

Funding for the establishment of mental

National Mental Government​ Mental health services health services at the district level; creating
Health Program (NMHP)​ and training​ awareness about mental health issues and
reducing stigma​
Agency Name​​ Type​​ Services provided​​ Impact​​

National Institute Development of mental health policies

of Mental Health and Government​​ Clinical care, and programs; telepsychiatry services to
research, and training​​ increase access to mental health care in
Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS)​​
remote areas​​

Research in the field of

Mental health
Central Institute Government​​ care, research, and schizophrenia; contributions to the
of Psychiatry (CIP)​​ development of mental health policies
training​​
and programs​​

Funding for the establishment of mental

National Mental Mental health health services at the district level; creating
Government​​
Health Program (NMHP)​​ services and training​​ awareness about mental health issues and
reducing stigma​​
 Mental health care Improving the lives
of thousands
The Banyan​ Non-profit organization​ to homeless of individuals through
and marginalized com
its community-
munities​
based interventions​

Launching
campaigns to create
Reducing the
awareness about
The Live Love stigma around mental mental health and
health issues and
Laugh Foundation (Founder:  Non-profit organization​ providing support to providing support to
Deepika Padukone)​ thousands
those who are
struggling​ of individuals through
its helpline and
online resources​

Developing evidence-
based interventions
Community- for mental health
Sangath​ Non-profit organization​ based mental health
and improving access
services​
to mental health care
in low-resource settings​
Health Best
Practices
followed in
Other
Countries
 Measure​ Description​
Under Centennial Care 2.0, coverage of health
Expanded Coverage​ services has been expanded, with a particular
Mexico focus on rural and marginalized populations.​

Increased funding for primary care services has

Centennial Care 2.0 is a healthcare reform
initiative launched by the government of Mexico
in 2018, aimed at improving access to and
quality of healthcare services for the country's
population.
The initiative builds on the earlier Centennial
Care program and seeks to address some of the
challenges faced by the Mexican healthcare
system, such as inequitable access, insufficient
resources, and fragmentation of services.
The initiative has led to an increase in the
number of people covered by health insurance
and has helped to reduce health disparities
between different regions of the country.
Funding for Primary Care​
Creation of National and Regional Health
Institutes​
New Payment System​
been provided, with emphasis on preventive care
to reduce the burden of chronic diseases.​
The National Health Institutes (INSA) and Regional
Health Institutes (IRS) have been created to
improve the efficiency and coordination of
healthcare services at the national and
regional levels.​
A new payment system for healthcare services has
been implemented, moving away from a fee-for-
service model to a capitation-based payment
system, which incentivizes healthcare providers to
deliver preventive care and better manage
chronic diseases.​
Measure Description
Under Centennial Care 2.0, coverage of health services has been
Expanded Coverage expanded, with a particular focus on rural and marginalized
populations.

Increased funding for primary care services has been provided,

Funding for Primary Care with emphasis on preventive care to reduce the burden of
chronic diseases.

The National Health Institutes (INSA) and Regional Health

Institutes (IRS) have been created to improve the efficiency and
Creation of National and Regional Health Institutes
coordination of healthcare services at the national and regional
levels.

A new payment system for healthcare services has been

implemented, moving away from a fee-for-service model to a
New Payment System capitation-based payment system, which incentivizes healthcare
providers to deliver preventive care and better manage chronic
diseases.

Vietnam
The policies implemented by the
Ministry of Health aim to
address the healthcare resource
disparities in Vietnam by
promoting the transfer of
knowledge and expertise from
higher-level facilities to those at
the district and commune levels.
This includes the establishment
of a network of "training
hospitals" and programs to
encourage experienced
healthcare workers to work at
lower-level facilities and provide
mentorship and training.
Uneven distribution of healthcare
Key Challenge resources in Vietnam
Issue
Higher-level hospitals are overburdened,
while lower-level facilities lack necessary
resources and expertise
Promote transfer of technical skills and
Ministry of Health's Policy expertise from higher-level hospitals to
those at the district and commune levels
Established by the Ministry to provide
Network of "training hospitals" technical training to healthcare workers
at lower-level facilities
Created by the Ministry to encourage
experienced doctors and nurses to work
Programs at lower-level facilities and provide
mentorship and training to their
colleagues
 Malaysia
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)
Overview
The MHTC is an agency of the Malaysian government aimed at promoting medical tourism in Malaysia.

MHTC helps people find the best healthcare providers and hospitals in Malaysia and provides travel arrangements and logistics.

The agency works with the Malaysian healthcare industry to ensure high-quality care for patients.
The MHTC promotes Malaysia as a leading destination for medical tourism.
Investment in Medical Infrastructure

Malaysia has invested heavily in medical infrastructure, including new hospitals, refurbishment of existing ones, and installation of state-of-the-art medical
equipment.

These investments have attracted medical tourism to the country and improved access to quality healthcare services for Malaysians.

Training of Medical Professionals

The Malaysian government has prioritized the training of medical professionals, emphasizing continuous education and professional development.

This has resulted in a well-trained pool of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals providing excellent care to patients.
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)
Overview
The MHTC is an agency of the Malaysian government aimed at promoting medical tourism in Malaysia.

MHTC helps people find the best healthcare providers and hospitals in Malaysia and provides travel arrangements and logistics.

The agency works with the Malaysian healthcare industry to ensure high-quality care for patients.
The MHTC promotes Malaysia as a leading destination for medical tourism.
Investment in Medical Infrastructure
Malaysia has invested heavily in medical infrastructure, including new hospitals, refurbishment of existing ones, and installation of
state-of-the-art medical equipment.
These investments have attracted medical tourism to the country and improved access to quality healthcare services for
Malaysians.
Training of Medical Professionals
The Malaysian government has prioritized the training of medical professionals, emphasizing continuous education and
professional development.

This has resulted in a well-trained pool of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals providing excellent care to patients.
Singapore
Singapore's healthcare system is known for its efficient
and high-quality care. The government heavily
subsidizes public healthcare to ensure that citizens and
permanent residents have access to affordable services.
Primary care plays a significant role in the system, with
the use of polyclinics and general practitioners as the
first point of contact for patients. The country also
prioritizes research and innovation in healthcare, with
world-class research institutes and medical centers.
Singapore's use of technology and innovation has also
led to the development of innovative solutions in areas
like telemedicine, digital health, and AI.
Key Points
Singapore's healthcare system is financed through a mix of public
and private funding.
Primary care is provided through a network of polyclinics and
general practitioners.
Public hospitals have high standards of care and are heavily
subsidized by the government to keep healthcare affordable.
The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) offers subsidized
care for chronic disease management.
Singapore prioritizes research and innovation in healthcare.
Medisave, a national healthcare savings scheme, is mandated for
individuals to ensure they have sufficient financial resources for
healthcare needs.
Insurance schemes like Medishield Life provide coverage for
catastrophic medical expenses.
Startups in Singapore are developing innovative solutions in
telemedicine, digital health, and AI.
 Digital Health Services

Digital Health Establishment

Services Date Role and Impact
Bangladesh Provides remote healthcare
services to patients in remote
Telemedicine 2006 areas and helps in the early
detection and management of
diseases.

Provides medical advice and

Healthline
2009 information to callers through a
16263
hotline service.

Utilizes mobile technology to

improve access to health
mHealth 2011
information, education, and
services.

Facilitates the electronic

management of health information
eHealth 2014
and improves the efficiency and
quality of healthcare services.
 Community Clinic Program

Establishment
Community Clinic Program Date Role and Impact

Provides primary healthcare services to

rural and remote communities, including
Community Clinic 2011
maternal and child health services, family
planning, and health education.

Shasthyo Suroksha Karmasuchi Provides healthcare services to the urban

2012 poor and slum dwellers through
(SSK) community-based clinics.

Trains community health workers to provide

Health Assistants Training
Program 2014 basic healthcare services and referrals to
higher-level facilities.

Provides financial assistance for healthcare

Health Protection Scheme services to the poor and vulnerable
(Shasthyo Shurokkha 2018 populations, including maternal and child
Karmasuchi) health services, family planning, and
treatment for non-communicable diseases.
 Organization Year of Areas of
Name Establishment Operation Major Projects and Impacts

Supported vaccine
Health, development, maternal and
Bill & Melinda child health, tuberculosis
Gates 2003 Education, control. Has helped reduce the
Foundation Poverty burden of diseases like polio,
Reduction
Major NGOs and measles, and pneumonia in
India.

Philanthropic Agencies
working for health in Health,
Developed hospitals, research
centers, and healthcare
Education, programs such as the Tata
India  Tata Trusts 1919
Livelihoods,
Environment
Memorial Center, which is a
leading cancer research
institute in India.

Provides mid-day meals to over

1.8 million children in 19,039
Akshaya Patra Nutrition and schools across 12 states in
2000 India, which has helped
Foundation Education
improve attendance and
academic performance of
children.
 Major Projects and
Organization Name Year of Establishment Areas of Operation Impacts
Provides healthcare services
and focuses on maternal
and child health, nutrition,
Maternal and Child Health, and access to healthcare.
CARE India 1946 Nutrition, Livelihoods Has helped reduce the
maternal mortality rate in
some of the most
underserved communities.
Focuses on child survival,
maternal and child health,
and adolescent health. Has
helped improve the health
Save the Children India 2008 Child Health and Education outcomes of children in India
through its child survival
programs, which focus on
reducing child mortality and
improving access to
healthcare services.
 Major Projects and
Organization Name Year of Establishment Areas of Operation Impacts
Provides healthcare
services to
underprivileged
communities in India
through its mobile health
Smile Foundation 2002 Healthcare
clinics and healthcare
awareness campaigns.
Has provided healthcare
services to over 1 million
people in India.
Focuses on maternal and
child health, cancer care,
and emergency medical
services. Has provided
Apollo Hospitals healthcare services to
1983 Healthcare
Foundation over 65 million people in
India and has helped
improve the outcomes of
cancer patients through
its cancer care programs.
• The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has played a significant role in reducing the burden of diseases like
polio, measles, and pneumonia in India through its support of vaccine development and maternal and child
health programs.
• Tata Trusts has established several hospitals and research centers, including the Tata Memorial Center, which
is a leading cancer research institute in India. This has helped improve the healthcare infrastructure in the
country and contributed to the development of advanced treatments for various diseases.
• The Akshaya Patra Foundation's mid-day meal program has had a positive impact on the attendance and
academic performance of children in India, especially in underprivileged areas. By providing meals to over
1.8 million children in 19,039 schools across 12 states in India, the foundation has helped tackle malnutrition
and improved the overall health of children.
• CARE India's focus on maternal and child health, nutrition, and access to healthcare has helped reduce the
maternal mortality rate in underserved communities in India. This has had a significant impact on improving
the health outcomes of women and children in the country.
• Save the Children India's child survival programs have helped reduce child mortality and improve access to
healthcare services for children in India. The organization has made significant strides in improving the
health outcomes of children in some of the most vulnerable communities in the country.
• Smile Foundation's mobile health clinics and healthcare awareness campaigns have helped provide
healthcare services to over 1 million people in India, especially in remote areas where access to healthcare is
limited.
• The Apollo Hospitals Foundation has provided healthcare services to over 65 million people in India and has
helped improve the outcomes of cancer patients through its cancer care programs. The foundation's efforts
have helped tackle some of the most prevalent health challenges faced by the country.
 Health Measure WHO Guideline India (2021)
Hospital Beds per 1000
people 3-6 0.53

Hospital Beds per 1000 10 1.7

Comparison
elderly

Physicians per 1000 people 1 0.8

between WHO
Nurses and midwives per
guidelines for 1000 people
3-4 1.7

adequate health Primary Health Care

Facilities per 10,000 people 1 0.56

measures with Life Expectancy at birth

the situation in (years) 70-80 69.7

India
Infant Mortality Rate per
1000 live births <10 28

Maternal Mortality Rate per <70 113

100,000 live births
Immunization coverage
(DPT3) 90% 86%
 Date of
Health Initiative Commencement Impact

Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana 2nd July 2012 Providing free healthcare to families with an annual income of less than Rs.
1 lakh

Providing free healthcare to families with an annual income of less than Rs.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana 1st May 2017 1.5 lakh

Balasaheb Thackeray Accidental Insurance Providing insurance coverage of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for accidental death or
Scheme 1st January 2019 disability

Asmita Yojana 8th March 2018 Providing sanitary napkins to school girls

Asara Yojana 2017 Providing financial assistance to people suffering from critical illnesses

Initiatives by Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana 2016 Providing financial assistance to families living below poverty line

the Government Shravan Bal Seva Rajya Nivruttivetan Yojana 1st April 2017
Providing financial assistance to families with children suffering from

of Maharashtra
serious illnesses

Providing free healthcare to families with an annual income of less than Rs.
Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana 1st July 2012 1 lakh

Vajpayee Arogyashree Scheme 2016 Providing free healthcare to families living below poverty line

Baliraja Chikitsa Yojana 2017 Providing healthcare facilities to farmers

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana 1st January 2017 Providing financial assistance to pregnant women

Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana 2015 Providing affordable medicines to the people

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan 9th June 2016 Providing antenatal care to pregnant women

Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra 2015 Providing access to government services through a single window

Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana 2012 Providing free healthcare to families living below poverty line
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