India Achievements Archives - S M Sehgal Foundation https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq-category/india-achievements/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:58:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 How has India come a long way toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal SDG 3? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-has-india-come-a-long-way-toward-achieving-sustainable-development-goal-sdg-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-has-india-come-a-long-way-toward-achieving-sustainable-development-goal-sdg-3 https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-has-india-come-a-long-way-toward-achieving-sustainable-development-goal-sdg-3/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:58:49 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8273 Some of the path-breaking initiatives taken by the government in this regard: National Health Mission (NHM) improves availability and access to affordable and quality healthcare, particularly for those residing in rural areas, the poor, women, and children. Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme provides free healthcare services to the poor and underprivileged sections of society. National … Continue reading "How has India come a long way toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal SDG 3?"

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]]> Some of the path-breaking initiatives taken by the government in this regard:

  • National Health Mission (NHM) improves availability and access to affordable and quality healthcare, particularly for those residing in rural areas, the poor, women, and children.
  • Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme provides free healthcare services to the poor and underprivileged sections of society.
  • National Programme for Health Care for the Elderly (NPHCE) provides separate, specialized, and comprehensive healthcare to the elderly, including outreach services.
  • Immunization against various diseases, includes measles, polio, and tetanus.
  • Malaria eradication
  • National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) reduces tobacco use in India.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-has-india-come-a-long-way-toward-achieving-sustainable-development-goal-sdg-3/feed/ 0 What were the obstacles being faced by India in achieving SDG 3? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-were-the-obstacles-being-faced-by-india-in-achieving-sdg-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-were-the-obstacles-being-faced-by-india-in-achieving-sdg-3 https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-were-the-obstacles-being-faced-by-india-in-achieving-sdg-3/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:54:09 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8272 SDG 3 is particularly important for India, given the challenges it faces due to its large and diverse population. Despite significant economic progress, India has faced challenges of equity and lack of access to quality health services, particularly in rural areas. With a rise in noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, the … Continue reading "What were the obstacles being faced by India in achieving SDG 3?"

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]]> SDG 3 is particularly important for India, given the challenges it faces due to its large and diverse population. Despite significant economic progress, India has faced challenges of equity and lack of access to quality health services, particularly in rural areas. With a rise in noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, the need to address health as a determinant of progress is felt. Due to an archaic patriarchal society, maternal and child health was often neglected. Thus it is important for policymakers to look at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, and to improve nutrition and nutritional deficiencies among children and women.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-were-the-obstacles-being-faced-by-india-in-achieving-sdg-3/feed/ 0 What are the objectives of SDG 3? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-objectives-of-sdg-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-objectives-of-sdg-3 https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-objectives-of-sdg-3/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:52:44 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8271 The specific objectives of SDG 3 are to reduce mortality rates from noncommunicable diseases; reduce communicable diseases; improve mental health and well-being and prevent substance abuse; create and improve health systems and access to essential medicines and vaccines; improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the old; and mitigate the impact of … Continue reading "What are the objectives of SDG 3?"

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]]> The specific objectives of SDG 3 are to reduce mortality rates from noncommunicable diseases; reduce communicable diseases; improve mental health and well-being and prevent substance abuse; create and improve health systems and access to essential medicines and vaccines; improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the old; and mitigate the impact of health emergencies such as pandemics and natural disasters.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-objectives-of-sdg-3/feed/ 0 What is SDG 3? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-sdg-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-sdg-3 https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-sdg-3/#respond Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:51:59 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=8270 SDG 3 is one of 17 global goals to ensure a healthy population and promote well-being for everyone. SDG 3 is also referred to as the “Health and Well-being” goal. Some important specific targets of SDG 3 include reduction in maternal and child mortality, tackling infectious diseases, and ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive … Continue reading "What is SDG 3?"

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]]> SDG 3 is one of 17 global goals to ensure a healthy population and promote well-being for everyone. SDG 3 is also referred to as the “Health and Well-being” goal.

Some important specific targets of SDG 3 include reduction in maternal and child mortality, tackling infectious diseases, and ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. SDG 3 also promotes access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services such as family planning and information through the integration of reproductive health into national programs.

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