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Describe the progress in health care after independence.

Solution

After independence, there has been a significant expansion in the physical provision of health services. During 1951-2000, the number of hospitals and dispensaries increased from 9300 to 43300 and hospital beds from 1.2 to 7.2 million. During 1951-99, nursing personnel increased from 0.18 to 8.7 lakh and allopathic doctors from 0.62 to 5.00 lakhs.

Public Health Infrastructure in India 1951-2000

Item

1951

1981

2000

Hospitals

2694

6805

15888

Hospitality / Dispensary Beds

117000

504538

719861

Dispensaries

6600

16745

23065

Primary Health Centre

725

9115

22842

Sub–Centres

–

84736

137311

Community Health Centres

–

761

3043

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