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1. Introduction

1. The National Health Policy (NHP) serves as a guiding framework for improving the health sector in India.
2. The latest policy, NHP 2017, emphasizes universal access to quality health care and reducing health disparities.
3. Focuses on achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
4. Aims to provide affordable and accessible health care to all citizens.

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1. Definition and Importance

1. Public health infrastructure refers to the framework and facilities essential for delivering health services to the population.
2. It forms the foundation for preventive, promotive, and curative health care.
3. A robust infrastructure ensures universal health coverage and access to essential services.
4. Plays a critical role in addressing health emergencies and controlling disease outbreaks.

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1. Literacy is the ability to read and write with understanding in any language.
2. It is a key indicator of social development and plays a vital role in economic progress.
3. India's literacy rate has seen significant improvement, rising from 18.33% in 1951 to over 77.7% in 2021 (Census data).
4. There is a gender gap in literacy, with male literacy at 84.7% and female literacy at 70.3% (Census 2011).
5. The Kerala model of education

Understanding Inflation Control Measures

1. Inflation control measures are policies implemented to stabilize prices and maintain economic balance.
2. They are broadly categorized into Monetary Policies and Fiscal Policies.

Monetary Policy Measures

1. Monetary policy is administered by the central bank (e.g., the Reserve Bank of India) to regulate money supply and interest rates.
2. Controlling money supply: Reducing the availability of money in the economy to lower

Inflation refers to the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

1. Inflation measurement involves tracking the change in price levels of goods and services over a specific period.
2. Common indicators for measuring inflation include the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), Consumer Price Index (CPI), and GDP Deflator.

Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

1. WPI measures the average change in the price of goods at the wholesale level.
2. It is focused on bulk transactions and excludes retail prices.
3. The WPI includes prices of

1. Inflation refers to the sustained increase in the general level of prices for goods and services over time.
2. It leads to a decline in the purchasing power of money.
3. There are two main types of inflation: Demand-pull inflation and Cost-push inflation.

Demand-pull Inflation

1. Demand-pull inflation occurs when the aggregate demand in an economy exceeds its aggregate supply.
2. This type of inflation is often described as "too much money chasing too few goods."

1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), launched in 2005, aims to enhance livelihood security by guaranteeing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to rural households.
2. MGNREGA is demand-driven, ensuring work for those who seek employment under the scheme.
3. The scheme focuses on creating durable assets such as water conservation structures, rural roads, and irrigation facilities.
4. It provides a safety net for rural households and contributes to