India's Rising Diabetes and Obesity Amid Low Public Health Spending

India faces a growing health challenge with 90 million adults living with diabetes, making it the second-largest affected population globally. Rising obesity rates, driven by urbanization and lifestyle changes, contribute to this trend, affecting all income groups and regions. Despite increasing health needs, India's public health spending remains below 2% of GDP, lagging behind global benchmarks that recommend higher investment for universal health coverage. Experts warn that without sustained funding and policy focus, metabolic diseases may escalate further.