How Rising Public Health Spending Is Improving Access to Preventive and Curative Care in India
India’s Economic Survey 2025-26 has highlighted an encouraging shift in the country’s healthcare landscape. According to the Survey, increased public health spending by the government is improving access to preventive and curative healthcare services , helping millions of citizens receive better and more affordable treatment. Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights that rising public health spending is improving healthcare access across India. This development is important not only from a public health perspective but also from an economic one, because healthier citizens contribute to stronger productivity and national growth. What the Economic Survey Says About Public Health Spending The Survey notes that India has been steadily increasing investments in the public healthcare system. This includes spending on: Hospitals and health infrastructure Primary healthcare centres Preventive health programmes Disease control initiatives Insurance coverage and support schemes T...