India Sees Major Decline in Mortality Rates: Economic Survey 2025-26
The country has made significant improvements in increasing access to healthcare by providing better and more affordable facilities through public investment in health, including access to preventive and curative care, nutrition, and health insurance. Infant and maternal mortality rates have reduced, immunisation coverage has expanded, and access to primary healthcare services has improved. Initiatives like the National Health Mission, Ayushman Bharat, and various disease control programmes have contributed to these advancements.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 was tabled in the Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman draws attention to the importance of enhancements in public health for strengthening human capital and economic productivity.
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Economic Survey 2025-26: India Sees Major Decline in Mortality Rates
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