If you really get a lot of serious illnesses, you still have to spend some money or go to a private hospital to see a doctor. Generally speaking, only those poor people at the bottom will squeeze into public hospitals to see doctors and minor illnesses. Middle-class rich people generally choose private hospitals. Because the environment of public hospitals in India is relatively poor and there is no good equipment.
The reason why India has such a free medical policy is mainly because it used to be for votes. India's economic strength is not enough, let alone so much free medical care. The reason why there was this free policy in the first place. It is because during the Nehru period, in order to gain the support of the people, this free medical system was forced to be implemented. In this case, you will get a lot of votes.
Moreover, Indian officials believe that free medical care actually saves India a lot of money. Because free medical care is mainly for patients with minor illnesses. These minor illnesses can be treated free of charge, so that they will not cause serious illnesses later. So it also saves a lot of money. But also win people's hearts. In fact, it is just a gimmick that poor countries like India can get free medical care.
The government also spends very little money on medical care. The environment in almost all these hospitals is not good. But on the whole, it is acceptable. In addition, when India became independent from British rule, it also followed this free medical system. In a word, under the influence of comprehensive factors, India has formed this free medical system for minor illnesses. Welcome everyone to discuss together.