Developed by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), this draft policy provides a comprehensive definition, objectives, and governance framework for PPP projects in all sectors, including health.

• The 2002 NHP first formally recognized the role of the private sector in complementing public services.

• The 2017 NHP reinforced PPPs as instruments to fill gaps in infrastructure and service delivery, emphasizing equity and quality assurance.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), partnerships were strengthened for empanelment of private hospitals to provide secondary and tertiary care to insured beneficiaries.