NSO 80th Round survey covering 139,732 households shows median outpatient expenditure in public facilities is zero, indicating widespread free healthcare access.
Government health insurance coverage expanded more than threefold, reaching 45.5% in rural and 31.8% in urban areas between survey rounds.
Proportion of population reporting ailments nearly doubled from 2017-18 to 2025, indicating improved health-seeking behavior and awareness.
Institutional deliveries increased to 95.6% in rural and 97.8% in urban areas, reflecting strengthened maternal healthcare services.