Tamil Nadu is transforming mental healthcare through community-based models like ECRC and Home Again, shifting from institutionalisation to rehabilitation and reintegration. While still small in scale, it marks a significant move toward rights-based, inclusive mental health systems in India. A man was rescued from the streets of Sivaganga district. He was disoriented and homeless, with…
Kerala’s 2026 Elderly Budget acknowledges rapid ageing by allocating ₹46,236 crore toward pensions, healthcare, and elder support systems, making ageing a central policy priority. It offers a scalable framework for India, though its success relies on Kerala’s strong social infrastructure and governance model. India is a country of the young. Or so the story goes,…
Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly improved rural India by providing tap water connections to millions of households, reducing the burden on women and improving health outcomes. It also promotes sustainability and community participation to ensure long-term water access and quality. The Walk That Defined a Morning For women in rural India, the day began before…
Ayushman Bharat, through PM-JAY, is transforming healthcare in India by providing free, cashless treatment to millions of vulnerable families. It is reducing financial burden and expanding access to quality medical services across the country. When Illness Meant Financial Ruin In India, getting sick was expensive. For families living below or just above the poverty line,…
India is strengthening mental healthcare through local clinics, primary care integration, and the Tele-MANAS 24/7 helpline. These reforms aim to close the massive treatment gap and make mental health services accessible nationwide. In the recent years, the Indian government has taken some bold, long-overdue steps to strengthen the mental healthcare system for its citizens. These…
India has added facial recognition to the Poshan Tracker to ensure nutrition benefits reach the right people and reduce leakages. However, it raises concerns about privacy, consent, and the risk of excluding genuine beneficiaries. The Problem it Hopes to Solve Arguably, India has one of the world’s largest child nutrition programmes. Every day, nearly millions…
India is expanding mental health services through district programs, primary care integration, and Tele-MANAS, but a massive treatment gap still leaves most people without care. Despite progress, limited funding, workforce shortages, and stigma remain major challenges. India is taking concrete steps to address its growing mental health crisis. The government has expanded its National Mental…
India is tackling its doctor shortage by expanding medical colleges, increasing seats, and offering incentives for rural service, while reforming medical training to improve healthcare access in underserved areas. India is taking serious steps to fix one of its most persistent healthcare challenges. The country faces a critical shortage of doctors, particularly in rural and…
India is addressing its doctor shortage through new medical colleges, financial incentives, and curriculum reforms, but rural healthcare gaps remain a major challenge. The success of these efforts will depend on whether doctors can be effectively deployed to underserved areas. India is taking a hard look at one of its most persistent public health challenges….
India marked World TB Day 2026 by launching a 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, along with a new app and urban initiative to boost detection and treatment. The push highlights faster action, digital support, and community involvement to strengthen India’s fight to eliminate TB. A fresh push in a long fight This World Tuberculosis Day,…
