Union government’s healthcare spending has nearly tripled over the past decade, according to the latest data from Union Health Ministry. Government health expenditure rose to ₹4.14 lakh crore in 2023-24 from ₹1.30 lakh crore in 2013-14. During the same period, out-of-pocket expenditure, or direct healthcare spending by individuals and families, fell from 64.2% to 42.7% of total health expenditure.