Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. In fact, it is the backbone for the long term success of every economy. This sector is highly responsible for propelling India's overall development and enjoys intense focus from government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of the world class infrastructure in the Indian Economy. Infrastructure sector includes Urban development, power, bridges, dams, roads etc. It is also important to develop rural infrastructure facilities as India has been a rural economy and by neglecting the infrastructure development in rural areas, the economy cannot sustain in long term.

The infrastructure can be divided into two categories i.e, Economic and Social. During Covid-19, the Health Infrastructure has been improved in a significant manner. In order to meet India's aim of reaching a US $5 Trillion economy by 2025 infrastructure development is a need of hour. The government has launched the National Infrastructure pipeline combined with other allied initiatives such as 'Make in India' and the product linked incentive schemes to augment the growth of Infrastructure sector. Historically, more than 80% of the country's infrastructure spending has gone towards funding for transportation, electricity water and irrigations etc. Therefore, the infrastructure sector acts as a catalyst for Indian economic growth and development.

The Health Infrastructure of an economy can not be assessed on the basis of ?

Literacy rate

The correct answer is option (4) : Literacy rate

While the literacy rate is an important socio-economic indicator, it does not directly measure the health infrastructure of an economy. The other indicators—infant mortality rate, nutrition levels, and incidence of communicable diseases—are directly related to health and can be used to assess the health infrastructure.