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(i) Two different kinds of inequalities that exist I our country are - inequalities based on the religion and that based on the caste system. The Ansaris were treated unequally on the basis differences of religion. They were looking to rent an apartment in the city. They were about to take an apartment at the first sight. But the moment the land lady knew their names she declined to rent the house. Omprakash Valmiki was treated extremely unequally because he was a dalit. In school, his headmaster made him sweep the school and the playground.

(ii) Economic equality when become inequality in India is a challenge for democracy because it is badly influencing the civic, political and social life of the citizens.

(iii) Private healthcare is more widespread than public healthcare.

• Private healthcare run for profit. They prescribe costly tests medicines etc.

•Doctors prescribe unnecessary injections, saline bottles instead of cheaper methods like tablets.

•Even those who might not be poor are unable to afford the treatment.

•About 40% of all admitted patients have to borrow money to pay for medical expenses.

In 1996, the Kerala government made some major changes in the state. 40 per cent of the entire state budget was given to Panchayats. They plan and provide for their requirements. This is made possible for a village to make proper planning for water, food, women’s development and education. As a result, water supply schemes were checked, the working of schools and anganwadis was ensured and specific problems of the villages were taken up. Health centres were also improved. All of this helped to improve the situation. Despite these efforts, some problems like shortages of medicines, insufficient hospital beds, dearth of doctor remained and these need to be addressed.

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