'The Healthy and Family Welfare' India They Inherited

While BJP government took over from Congress led UPA 2 on 16th May '2014 . Lets take a look at Achievements of UPA 1 & UPA 2 in Health and Family Welfare Sector.

The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) initiated in 2005 by UPA govt has been catalytic in bringing about a perceptible change in the overall health scenario of the country,especially the vulnerable sections. 

• Infant Mortality Rate registered a decline from 58 per 1000 live births in 2005 to 44 per 1000 live births in 2011.

• Life Expectation at Birth increased to 69.6 for Females and 67.3 for Males

• The UPA  Government approved the proposal for Strengthening and Restructuring of ICDS Scheme with an over-all budget allocation of Rs. 1,108,503 crore during 12th Five Year Plan

• India’s Life Expectancy has been increased to 66.1 (2010) from 61.9 (2000)

As is evident from the data ,Congress Achieved a lot during their tensure in Health and Family Welfare sector , There is a considerable challenge ahead for BJP to carry this legacy forward