Children are the future of a country, and their health plays a crucial role in growth, development and wellbeing of a country.
India is a country where nearly 30 babies are born every minute, and it is also a country that records the death of 2.1 million children every year. Both the figures are alarming, upsetting and the highest in the world. The provision of healthcare for children in India is beset with numerous challenges. We face the challenge of basic healthcare for poorest children, amidst modest economic growth.