Under India's National Health Policy 2017, the target for government health expenditure as a proportion of GDP is:
- A 2.5% of GDP by 2025 ✓
- B 1% of GDP by 2020
- C 5% of GDP by 2030
- D 3% of GDP by 2030
Correct answer: A. 2.5% of GDP by 2025
Explanation
India's National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 sets a target of raising government health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025 (from ~1.15% at policy launch). The policy also targets increasing state government health spending to >8% of their budget. The 15th Finance Commission's Health Grant aligns with NHP 2017 goals. India's current government health expenditure is approximately 1.8–2.1% of GDP (Economic Survey 2022-23), showing progress toward the 2.5% target.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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