Public Health For All C O N T R I

It is the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution of India (Part IV) and numerous other references that makes it the duty of the state to provide health care to its citizens. [...] As a consequence of this, the knotted relationship between the centre and the states in our federal system becomes even more fraught when it comes to budgetary allocation in the health sector. [...] The government has introduced programmes and policies for the development of the health sector; however, the majority still have unequal access to health facilities. [...] The theme of public health was originally chosen for the Winter–Spring 2022–2023 issue, but had to be postponed when we found ourselves in the midst of the worst health crisis in recent memory. [...] I am sure readers will find these articles of great interest and value, and I take pleasure in presenting this issue of the IIC Quarterly to the Members of the IIC.