India has spent the last decade building one of the world’s most ambitious public health and welfare delivery systems. But has access translated into better outcomes?
In this episode of Capital Calculus, StratNewsGlobal.Tech speaks with public health expert Nikita Hira to unpack the findings of NFHS-6 (National Family Health Survey) and what they reveal about India’s health paradox.
From stubborn child malnutrition to rising obesity, diabetes, and lifestyle diseases, the conversation explores why India’s next big public policy challenge is no longer just welfare—but human capital.
Can India achieve its Viksit Bharat 2047 dream without fixing its health foundations?
Watch this deep dive into the economics of public health, prevention, women’s agency, and the future of India’s workforce.
Topics covered:
• NFHS-6 explained
• Child malnutrition in India
• Obesity and diabetes crisis
• Public health policy challenges
• Prevention vs treatment
• Women’s agency and health outcomes
• Human capital and economic growth
