<span style="color: #222222;">NITI Aayog on Friday released a comprehensive report titled Health Insurance for India's Missing Middle, which brings out the gaps in the health insurance coverage across the Indian population and offers solutions to address the situation. The report was launched in the presence of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and Additional Secretary Dr Rakesh Sarwal.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">NITI Aayog Member Dr V.K. Paul, in the Foreword of the report has highlighted the need for health insurance coverage for all and said significant challenges will need to be overcome to increase the penetration of health insurance. He further mentioned that the government and the private sector will need to come together in this endeavor. Dr Paul said, private sector ingenuity and efficiency is required to reach the missing middle and offer compelling products. He said, the government has an important role to play in increasing consumer awareness and confidence, modifying regulation for standardized product and consumer protection, and potentially offering a platform to improve operational efficiency.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said, the report is an effort to re-invigorate the dialogue on increasing financial protection for health and the broader goal of Universal Health Coverage. He said, it outlines the current landscape, existing gaps and articulates broad recommendations and pathways to increase health insurance coverage.</span>