Analysis of Public Health Expenditure in India: Post COVID-19 Pandemic (2022-2025)

Government, Health, Expenditure, WHO and Infrastructure

This paper analyzes the trends in public health expenditure in India during the post-COVID period from 2022 to the present. It examines the increased government spending in the health sector, its distribution between central and state governments, and the composition of major health schemes like the National Health Mission and Ayushman Bharat. Using secondary data sources such as the Union Budget, Economic Survey, National Health Accounts, RBI, and WHO records, the study identifies a gradual increase in total health expenditure alongside a shift toward infrastructure investment and digital health initiatives. Persistent disparities between states and health spending below the WHO recommended benchmark of 6% of GDP are highlighted. The research underscores a policy shift towards preventive and insurance-based healthcare models, emphasizing the need for increased investment and equitable resource allocation to improve health outcomes across India.