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The rising cost of healthcare and the lack of access to essential medical services in rural and underprivileged areas remain a critical issue in India. Many people suffer due to inadequate infrastructure, shortage of qualified doctors, and unaffordable treatments.

As Anita/Aman Verma, Regional Park, Hawapur, write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressing your concern about this issue. Highlight its impact on peoples’ well-being and suggest practical solutions to improve access to healthcare and make medical services more affordable for all.

Answer 1

The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Subject: Urgent need to improve rural healthcare

Sir/Madam,

The rising cost of healthcare and lack of access to essential medical services in rural and underprivileged areas of India devastate families. Inadequate infrastructure, shortage of qualified doctors, and unaffordable treatments force delayed care, worsened illness and financial ruin. Immediate measures are needed: strengthen primary health centres, deploy mobile clinics, incentivize rural postings for doctors, expand telemedicine, and regulate drug and hospital prices. Public–private partnerships and higher budgetary allocations for preventive care and insurance for the poor will reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Urgent, sustained action by policymakers and communities can restore dignity and health to millions. Please act now to make healthcare accessible and affordable for all.

Yours faithfully,
Aman Verma 
Regional Park,
Hawapur