NEW DELHI : There has been a 73% increase in healthcare facilities in tribal areas between 2005 and 2020 as compared to a 10% increase across the country, according to government data. The number of sub health centres (SHC) in tribal areas increased by 78%, from 16,748 in 2005 to 29,745 in 2020. The number of primary health centres (PHCs) in tribal areas rose by 50%, from 2,809 to 4,203, in these 15 years. Community health centres in tribal areas increased from 643 in 2005 to 1,035 in 2020, a rise of 61%. Under the National Health Mission (NHM), tribal areas enjoy relaxed norms for setting up public health facilities.

Source: Mint July 25, 2021 11:48 UTC