Government Initiatives to Boost Doctor Availability in India
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare outlines multiple initiatives to address the shortage of doctors and improve healthcare access in rural India. As per the National Medical Commission, the country has 13,88,185 registered allopathic doctors and 7,51,768 AYUSH practitioners with a doctor-population ratio of 1:811 assuming 80% availability. Efforts include incentives for rural postings, the expansion of medical colleges, and community-based training programs.
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