Welfare Governance and Health Programme in Andhra Pradesh, India

Health and Welfare are generally confused with Social Service, Social Reforms, Social Work and Social Security. These terms are considered synonyms and are therefore used interchangeably. This confusion and ambiguity has arisen because of the fact that they all have identical and/or similar aim, which is the well-being of the people. These terms are interpreted differently in different countries and even in the same country at different times. In some countries social services are all embracing including social welfare services come under the umbrella of social welfare. Again’ Welfare’ is regarded by some as a residuary element that remains to be provided only after providing basic needs such as health, housing, medical relief, education, employment, social security, recreation and relief measures in emergencies. The book is focused on the implementation of the Rajiv Aarogyasri programme in Tirupahi, National Health Policies in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh in India.