Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Author critiques “Gram Chikitsalay” depiction of India's healthcare.
A new web series called "Gram Chikitsalay" shows rural clinics in India as being in bad shape.
However, the author, a medical professor, disagrees, saying the show's depiction of Indian healthcare is not completely accurate.
They argue that while some clinics may have problems, many have improved a lot in recent years.
The author believes that showing these improvements could help the healthcare workers' morale and encourages filmmakers to present balanced and nuanced stories about the healthcare system and its workers.
A web series titled "Gram Chikitsalay" depicts rural primary health centers (PHCs) in a state of disarray, which is contested.
The article questions the show's portrayal of India's current healthcare system, suggesting it is outdated.
It highlights improvements in PHCs over the last two decades, citing many facilities doing an excellent job.
The author emphasizes the need for positive portrayals of the healthcare system to boost morale.
The piece calls for filmmakers to present nuanced stories of the healthcare workers and systems in India.
- Who
- The author, a Professor of Community Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi.
- What
- An opinion piece criticizing the portrayal of India's healthcare system in the web series "Gram Chikitsalay".
- When
- The web series has recently been released.
- Where
- India's rural areas, specifically primary healthcare centers (PHCs).
- Why
- To provide a more balanced view of the healthcare system and encourage accurate portrayals.
Negative Portrayal of Healthcare
Need for Realistic Depiction
Realism vs. Outdated Representation
Negative Portrayal of Healthcare
Portraying the healthcare system as severely flawed without acknowledging improvements.
Need for Realistic Depiction
Highlighting the shortcomings of the health system.
- Web Series Title
- "Gram Chikitsalay"
- Focus
- Rural Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
- Author's Position
- Professor, Community Medicine
- Author's Affiliation
- All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Author's Main Point
- Web series portrayal is not up to date