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5 July 2026

AAP's health insurance proposal for Goa

The topic provides a practical case study on health insurance reform and public health infrastructure challenges, which serves as useful context for answering broader questions on social sector service delivery.

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Notes

  • Public health in Goa faces challenges including overcrowding at the Goa Medical College and Hospital.
  • Reported systemic issues in Goa's public health sector include staff shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of essential medicines.
  • Approximately 90% of Goa's population relies on government-provided healthcare services.
  • The Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY) is the existing health insurance scheme in Goa.
  • Proposals for health insurance reform suggest increasing coverage limits to ₹10 lakh per family to improve accessibility.

Questions

  1. Critically analyze the challenges faced by state-run super-speciality hospitals in India and suggest measures to improve the delivery of public healthcare services. 150 words
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  2. Public health insurance schemes are vital for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India. Discuss the efficacy of state-level health insurance models in reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for the marginalized sections of society. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is the primary health insurance scheme currently implemented in the state of Goa?

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