After India gained independence in 1947, addressing public health became a crucial part of nation-building. The health policies formulated over the years have aimed to improve accessibility, affordability, and quality of healthcare, especially in rural areas where the majority of the population resides. Initially, the focus was on controlling communicable diseases, improving maternal and child health, and expanding health infrastructure. The Bhore Committee of 1946 had already laid the foundation by recommending a comprehensive primary health care system, which influenced early post-independence health policies. The emphasis was on establishing Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in rural areas to provide preventive, promotive, and curative services to communities. The first formal National Health Policy was formulated in 1983, recognizing health as a fundamental human right and focusing on the delivery of comprehensive primary healthcare, especially in rural regions. The policy aimed to reduce infant and maternal mortality, control communicable and non-communicable diseases, and ensure the provision of essential drugs. Special attention was given to underserved populations, and programs were designed to improve sanitation, nutrition, and immunization coverage. Following this, the National Health Policy of 2002 shifted focus toward equitable access to health services, improvement of the healthcare delivery system, and promotion of public-private partnerships. It emphasized decentralization, community participation, and strengthening the rural health infrastructure by