The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated approximately 10% more funds to the health sector compared with the last budget. While this increase signals a continued focus on healthcare, it is important to assess it in the right context. A significant portion of the increased allocation in previous years was due to one-time expenditures such as COVID-19 vaccination and other emergency pandemic response measures.
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote: “Reservation… will promote inefficiency and mediocracy.” I often wonder if this was a reason for denying B R Ambedkar a dignified space in the corridors of power. Did the Congress think so little of us, the Dalits? Did Ambedkar resign because he felt neglected or because he became the voice of Dalits and women?
The evil that men do to gain the political upper hand lives on after their success, and threatens to savage the present and undermine the future
Being surrounded by doctors, nutritionists, and other health professionals while working in the public health area led me to believe that I know enough about nutrition and I was getting enough protein from my diet. Three eggs, 200 grams of chicken, a bowl of curd, and a handful of what I believed to be high-protein pumpkin and chia seeds made up my typical day. However, after observing symptoms like brittle nails, thinning hair, and recent muscle loss, I began to question my dietary sufficiency. My hypothesis that I was protein deficient was confirmed by a health app. This insight led to a more thorough examination of dietary practices, protein intake, and the vital function that protein plays in general health.
The nation is not at peace. News of violence and protests have become routine. The result is diversion of the nation’s energies from tackling urgent long term national and international challenges that are piling up with implications for national well-being.
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Impact and Policy Research Institute held an online national summer school program on the
topic Health Sector Management and Governance,an Indian Perspective. During this course Dr
Manorama Bakshi gave an in-depth knowledge about medical tourism in India. Dr Bakshi is a
seasoned Public Health and Development Professional with an illustrious 24+ years of career and
currently serving as the Director and Head of Healthcare and Advocacy at Consocia Advisory,
and also the founder and director of Trilok Raj Foundation (TRF). Dr.Bakshi compared why
India in spite of providing cheap healthcare facilities is not able to progress in this sector.Dr
Bakshi gave a SWOT analysis of it to understand the overall strength,weakness and opportunity
of India’s medical tourism and how it can be improved (impri