United Nations 'Sustainable Development Goals' are based on the principle of advancing equity and leaving no one behind in the process of economic, social and environmental development. The health-related targets of the SDG agenda, emphasized under SDG 3, reiterate this call for equity, with the overarching aim of ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages. As per the Constitution of India, Health is a state subject. In the federal system of governance, every state enjoys an autonomy.
The political presence in the parliament & economic status are the major determinants of the quality of life of a citizen of a state. And this may be a major barrier in achieving the equity of healthcare delivery across the country. "Right to Health" is a fundamental right of an Indian Citizen. Monitoring health inequalities help countries to track progress towards SDG 3 and other…
