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Long readIDRFriday, 4 September 2026

How gram panchayats can foster a culture of palliative care

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Health researchers argue that factors such as where we are, who we are with, and how we feel play a crucial role in our experience of pain, which therefore has a direct impact on our well-being. While clinical medicine often ignores these factors, palliative care recognises that pain perception is directly connected to the psychological and social conditions of a person. As a specialised care model, it brings together doctors, psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, allied health professionals,

Key Facts

TypeLong read
SourceIDR Online
PublishedFriday, 4 September 2026
Affected Population~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats

Key Numbers

PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)

Key Authorities

Ministry of Rural DevelopmentMinistry of Panchayati RajMinistry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSH

Key Stakeholders

Rural HouseholdsGram PanchayatsSHGsPatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & Clinics

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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