Question : As per the report released by NITI Aayog in September 2021 entitled 'Best Practices in the Performance of District Hospitals', on average, how many beds per lakh population do district hospitals have?
Option 1: 12 beds
Option 2: 40 beds
Option 3: 24 beds
Option 4: 36 beds
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Correct Answer: 24 beds
Solution : The correct option is 24 beds.
According to a NITI Aayog report, district hospitals in India have an average of 24 beds per 1 lakh people, varying significantly between states. Bihar has only six beds, while Puducherry boasts 222 beds. This underscores the unequal healthcare accessibility among states, with several below the recommended 22 beds per lakh.
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