Social Exclusion and Health in the Indian Context

Social exclusion remains a significant issue in India, contributing to stark health disparities among the Underserved, including those based on caste, gender, religion, and socio-economic status. This study investigates the interplay between social exclusion and health outcomes, focusing on how exclusionary practices within these social categories emphasis on the access to healthcare services and overall health. The research underlines the barriers faced by vulnerable populations includes rural communities, women and lower-caste individuals, in accessing quality healthcare and achieving health outcomes positively. This study includes secondary data from government reports, national surveys and academic literature, the study provides an in-depth knowledge of how structural inequalities in India’s healthcare system perpetuate social exclusion. The findings are meant to influence policy makers to make policy reforms, proposing inclusive health interventions to resolve the imbalances and promote health equity. By analysing the connections among social exclusion and health, this study determine the broader discourse on social determinants of health and doing efforts to keep up, for achieving universal health coverage in India.