The share of healthcare expenditure borne directly by households declined to 42.7% in 2023–24 from 64.2% in 2013–14. New Delhi: India has made significant strides in making healthcare more affordable for its citizens, with government health expenditure soaring and the financial burden on households. Govt health spending in India tripled to Rs 4.14 lakh crore in 10 years, while out-of-pocket household spending fell from 64.2% to 42.7%.