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Contemporary Health Policy in India: From Alma-Ata to Digital Health offers a comprehensive exploration of India’s evolving healthcare landscape, tracing its journey from the Bhore Committee and Alma-Ata principles to the ambitious goals of Universal Health Coverage and digital transformation. This volume provides a critical analysis of landmark policies—1983, 2002, and 2017—while examining major national programs like Ayushman Bharat and the National Digital Health Mission. Drawing on evidence-based research, it addresses key themes such as federalism, public-private partnerships, social determinants, health financing, and integration of traditional AYUSH systems. The book highlights implementation challenges and successes across diverse Indian states, offering practical insights for policymakers, academics, and public health professionals. By combining historical context with contemporary analysis, this work serves as an essential reference for anyone interested in health system reform in developing democracies. It is a timely and authoritative guide for understanding India’s dynamic and complex health policy ecosystem.