Why India’s women find cancer too late
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Summary
Fewer than two per cent of Indian women are screened for cervical cancer. The cost of that gap is paid in late diagnoses, ruined finances, and lives.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Frontline Magazine
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right