This assignment discusses the challenges faced by the Indian healthcare system due to tightening budgets and increasing costs. It also compares the role of the government in healthcare provision between Australia and India. The Indian healthcare system faces challenges in meeting the needs of the most disadvantaged population, including the illiterate and those who stay in rural areas. The state legislature has a duty of providing healthcare to the Indian population, and there are policies for the welfare and funding of the Indian healthcare system. The Indian government takes part in the improvement of the healthcare system and the family welfare by the mission national nutrition mission. Recommendations have been outlined to help improve the Indian healthcare system.