APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 24/07/2026

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (24-07-2026).

📘 GS Mains Model Question (APSC CCE)

Q. “Despite significant improvements in tertiary healthcare facilities, equitable healthcare access remains a major challenge in Northeast India.” Discuss the key challenges faced by the region and suggest measures to strengthen its healthcare backbone. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

Model Answer

Introduction (30–40 words)

According to the National Health Policy, 2017, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to ensure that all citizens have access to quality healthcare without financial hardship. Despite emerging as a regional medical hub, the Northeast continues to face significant disparities in healthcare access due to geographical, infrastructural and human resource constraints.

Body

1. Why is Strengthening Healthcare in the Northeast Important?

Strategic Region: Home to over 45 million people across eight states, with many remote and border districts.
Regional Equity: Reduces disparities in healthcare access between urban and rural populations.
Human Capital Development: Healthy citizens contribute to higher productivity and socio-economic development.
Disaster Resilience: Essential for responding to floods, landslides, earthquakes and disease outbreaks common in the region.
National Integration: Better healthcare strengthens governance and development in border areas.

2. Major Challenges

A. Inadequate Healthcare Infrastructure

Uneven distribution of hospitals and diagnostic facilities.
Overdependence on Guwahati for tertiary healthcare.
Shortage of ICU beds, trauma centres and advanced diagnostic services.

B. Human Resource Deficit

Acute shortage of specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses.
Reluctance of healthcare professionals to serve in remote areas.

C. Geographical Constraints

Hilly terrain, dense forests and flood-prone regions hinder timely access to healthcare.
Poor road connectivity delays emergency medical services.

D. Weak Referral and Emergency Systems

Inefficient referral mechanisms between Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and tertiary hospitals.
Limited ambulance coverage and emergency response infrastructure.

E. Digital Divide

Inadequate internet connectivity restricts telemedicine and digital health services.

3. Government Initiatives

Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs).
National Health Mission (NHM).
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform.
PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
Expansion of AIIMS Guwahati and new medical colleges in Assam.

4. Way Forward

Upgrade PHCs and CHCs into fully functional Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
Fill vacancies through targeted recruitment and incentives for rural service.
Expand telemedicine, broadband connectivity and electronic health records.
Strengthen ambulance services, trauma centres and referral protocols.
Invest in district hospitals to reduce pressure on tertiary centres.
Develop disaster-resilient health infrastructure and strengthen community-based healthcare through ASHA workers.

Conclusion (30–40 words)

A resilient healthcare system in the Northeast requires more than expanding tertiary hospitals. Integrated primary healthcare, skilled human resources, digital innovation, robust referral systems and region-specific infrastructure are essential to achieve Universal Health Coverage, reduce regional inequalities and realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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