The evolution of development paradigms in political science has increasingly moved beyond traditional economic growth metrics toward a more comprehensive understanding of human well-being. This paper critically examines the transition from healthcare-centered governance to well-being governance, emphasizing a holistic health perspective as a transformative framework for human development. While conventional healthcare systems focus primarily on disease treatment and biomedical interventions, emerging governance models prioritize the broader determinants of health, including social, economic, environmental, and psychological dimensions. Drawing on interdisciplinary literature, including public health, political theory, and development studies, this research explores how holistic health redefines governance priorities, reshapes policy frameworks, and enhances human capabilities. Ultimately, the paper argues that well-being governance represents a normative and institutional transformation in political systems, where the state assumes responsibility not merely for healthcare provision but for fostering conditions that enable individuals and communities to flourish. By integrating holistic health into governance structures, policymakers can address inequalities, enhance social justice, and promote sustainable human development.
Mundhe Prerna Tulshiram (Mon,) studied this question.