HEALTH

Health and education system in Punjab has its own demerits. Flourishing Private educational institutions of all levels has converted the entire education system in a profitable business. Each and every city of Punjab is surrounded by a cluster of private universities and even big businessmen have plunged into this education business. Private English schools which charge heavy sums have their own network in Punjab. All these educational institutions are of no use because majority of the students ials and intending to settle abroad after doing plus two. That is the reason thousands and thousands IELTS coaching centers are doing good business in Punjab. Strength in colleges and Universities are decreasing day by day. Healthy system has its own peculiar demerits. Government hospitals and dispensaries have a pathetic condition where the poor patients are ill treated and not admitted in a respectful manner. Free medicines are not given to the poor patients. Doctors are in poor strength and often made to work on meager salaries. There is a lack of proper infrastructure in health and educational institutions as well. Doctors, teachers and professors are often seen observing strikes to get their rightful demands fulfilled. There is an utter lack of sound education or health policy. There are countless doctors, teachers, and professors who have migrated to western countries.