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Karnataka health minister announces 800-ambulance network and separate women's health policy
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800 ambulances and a women's health policy: the Article 47 link KAS Prelims tests on Karnataka schemes
Karnataka plans an 800-ambulance network and a separate health policy for women.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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Karnataka Health Minister U.T.
Khader said the department is rolling out reforms including a network of 800 ambulances and a separate health policy for women, reiterating the State's commitment to timely, quality healthcare.
The State's duty to raise public health is a Directive Principle under Article 47 of the Constitution.
ਸਰੋਤ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ਮੁੱਖ ਤੱਥ
Remember these
- Karnataka plans a network of 800 ambulances to speed up emergency healthcare
- The State is also preparing a separate health policy for women
- Announced by Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader
- Article 47 (DPSP) makes raising nutrition, living standards and public health a primary duty of the State
- Health is a State subject under the Seventh Schedule (State List)
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼ · ਮੇਨਜ਼
How the exam will ask it
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼
- Article 47 is a Directive Principle of State Policy; it is non-justiciable but fundamental to governance.
- Article 47 directs the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health.
- Public health and hospitals fall under the State List of the Seventh Schedule.
- Article 21 (right to life) has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include the right to health.
ਮੇਨਜ਼
GS Paper 2 (health, governance, State policies) and GS Paper 1 (women's issues). Issue: uneven access to timely emergency and women-specific healthcare. Provision: Article 47 DPSP and Article 21 as interpreted by courts, with health as a State subject. Implication: an 800-ambulance network can cut response time, while a separate women's health policy can target gaps; way forward is adequate staffing, rural coverage, funding and outcome monitoring.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Which Directive Principle of State Policy places a duty on the State to raise the level of nutrition and public health?
- Article 21
- Article 47
- Article 39
- Article 51
ਜਵਾਬ ਵੇਖੋ
ਜਵਾਬ: B — Correct: Article 47 — Article 47 directs the State to raise nutrition levels and improve public health. • Article 21 — wrong: Article 21 is the fundamental right to life and personal liberty, not a Directive Principle. • Article 39 — wrong: Article 39 sets principles on livelihood, equal pay and protection of children. • Article 51 — wrong: Article 51 deals with the promotion of international peace and security.
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