IIHMR Delhi

Even though India is a phenomenally growing economy and IT global super power, the changes in demographic, epidemiological and social factors have posed serious challenges to the country, especially to its health system. In the light of the emergence of so-called ‘lifestyle’ diseases or non-communicable diseases, it is becoming essential to increase specialized healthcare and awareness to prevent these NCDs. To combat the impact of the NCDs on health, the public needs to have awareness about lifestyle changes, and also the healthcare system needs to be equipped appropriately. Non-communicable diseases are chronic health problems that are mainly contributed through genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors. According to World Health Organization (WHO), Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are of major public health concern in India. It is estimated that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute to around 5.87 million deaths, which account for more than 60%

The Indian healthcare industry has been gaining momentum and transforming immensely in the recent years. Currently, the Indian healthcare market is worth around 100 million and in the coming years, this is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.9%. Market researchers estimate that it would reach around USD 275 Billion in the next 10 years. This tremendous growth of the healthcare industry has a prominent influence on the thriving economy of the country. At the same time, the fast evolving Indian economy, coupled with the rise of healthcare spending and the surge in lifestyle diseases has created immense possibilities for growth of the Indian healthcare sector in coming years. In such a scenario, it is expected that the government will make the necessary amendments and policies to further catalyze the growth of the sector. However, the government spending on healthcare sector, somewhat, seems to be lagging behind when compared to other sectors. Current Scenario: The current