The Rs 3.85 Lakh Crore Mirage: Why 80% of Specialist Posts in Rural Health Centres Sit Empty
Despite government health expenditure rising to ₹3.85 lakh crore and lower out-of-pocket spending, India’s rural healthcare system remains crippled by an 80% shortage of specialist doctors, inadequate infrastructure, and growing dependence on private hospitals. The gap between impressive health statistics and poor ground-level services continues to undermine equitable healthcare access. Snehil Chaubey India’s healthcare system…