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Bridging Development Gaps: India's Integrated Approach to Health for All, Education for All, and Inclusive Employment Generation

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: India's ambitious pursuit of sustainable development through integrated policy frameworks addresses three critical pillars: universal healthcare access, education for all, and inclusive employment generation. This paper examines India's comprehensive approach to bridging development gaps through interconnected strategies implemented between 2020-2025. The study analyzes key initiatives, including Ayushman Bharat for healthcare universalization, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation, and employment generation schemes targeting 41 million youth. Data analysis reveals significant progress: healthcare coverage expanded to over 36.28 crore beneficiaries under PM-JAY, educational infrastructure improved with 57.2% schools having computer access (up from 38.5% in 2019-20), and employment strategies focusing on youth capital development. However, challenges persist with 400 million citizens remaining uninsured, the digital divide affecting 35% of schools lacking adequate infrastructure, and unemployment rates requiring sustained intervention. The integrated approach demonstrates India's commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, emphasizing multisectoral coordination, technology integration, and inclusive policy design. This research contributes to understanding how developing nations can leverage integrated development strategies to address complex socio-economic challenges while maintaining economic growth trajectories. The findings suggest that India's model, while showing promising outcomes, requires continued refinement in implementation mechanisms and resource allocation to achieve comprehensive development objectives.
DOI: 10.70528/ijlrp.v6.i6.1705
Institution: Osmania University
Language: English
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414716519
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