Economic basis
Economic basisEconomic factor is the crux of regional politics. India is a developing country. The resources are limited while the demand for resources for the development of various regions...
[ read more ]Caste:
Caste: An important example of the caste factor providing impetus to linguistic regionalism can be seen in the case of Tamil Nadu. Tamil regionalism gained ground as a result...
[ read more ]Basis of Regionalism
Basis of RegionalismRegionalism is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. Its bases are varied. Here we will discuss the geographical, historical, cultural, economic and politico-administrative bases of regionalism.Geographical Basis: Usually people relate...
[ read more ]Regionalism
RegionalismRegionalism is a pre-independence phenomenon. It became predominant in post independence period. The politics of regionalism started with the implementation of constitutional reform under government of India Acts of...
[ read more ]Education:
Education:Education is one of the most important sector, that need innovation, corporate participation and government expenditure in key areas like teachers training, monitoring etc. to ensure social empowerment. Education...
[ read more ]Special services:
Special services: Special services should be made available for the vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. For example, counselling of victims of mental trauma in areas of conflict, or the supply...
[ read more ]Community Participation and Citizen Engagement:
Community Participation and Citizen Engagement: Existing Village Health Committees should be transformed into participatory Health Councils.Gender and Health: There is a need to improve access to health services for...
[ read more ]Health Service Norms
Health Service Norms: A National Health Package should be developed that offers, as part of the entitlement of every citizen, essential health services at different levels of the healthcare...
[ read more ]Access to Medicines, Vaccines and Technology:
Access to Medicines, Vaccines and Technology: Price controls and price regulation, especially on essential drugs, should be enforced. The Essential Drugs List should be revised and expanded and rational...
[ read more ]HEALTH cont…
Health Financing and Financial Protection: Government should increase public expenditure on health from the current level of 1.2 per cent of GDP to at least 2.5 per cent by...
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