As you are aware, Government of India has launched major efforts to realise these goals. Health is paramount to good living. The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) with focus on grass root level public health interventions based on community ownership has been announced for roll out in 2005-06.
The budget for the Department of Health and the Department of Family Welfare has been increased by 22 % to Rs.10,280 crore in 2005-06. In the all important sector of education the Government has responded to the needs by allocating Rs.4,754 crore for the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan programme which is the cornerstone of the Government’s intervention in basic education for all children.