Childbirth cost in rural hospitals ₹1,587: Govt
Citing National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) data, Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday said that the average medical expenditure on a childbirth in government hospitals in rural areas is ₹1,587 as against ₹14,778 in private hospitals. Nadda added that the average medical expenditure on a childbirth in government facilities in urban areas is ₹2,117 as against ₹20,328 in private facilities.