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PolicyArchiveWednesday, 15 March 2017

National Health Policy, 2017

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Summary

Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.

Key Facts

TypePolicy
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedWednesday, 15 March 2017
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers

Key Numbers

Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned

Key Authorities

Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSH

Key Stakeholders

PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & Clinics

Government Context

NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight

Amendment History

21 changes recorded for this policy.

DescriptionThursday, 30 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionFriday, 31 July 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSaturday, 1 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSunday, 2 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSunday, 2 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSunday, 2 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionSunday, 2 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionMonday, 3 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionTuesday, 4 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionTuesday, 4 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
DescriptionTuesday, 4 August 2026via frontline_mag
Comprehensive health policy raising public health expenditure target to 2.5% of GDP. Emphasised Health and Wellness Centres for universal primary healthcare, health assurance, and preventive and promotive healthcare.
The endocrinologist explains how his district-level experiment prompted the Centre to build its first national system for childhood type 1 diabetes care.
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Finance & Economy, Health
Health

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