This document discusses the benefits and necessity of day care surgery in India. It notes that day care surgery provides high quality surgery at affordable costs, providing both time and cost savings. It establishes that day care surgery can reduce costs to patients by at least 30% compared to corporate hospitals. The document then outlines various statistics that demonstrate the need for more accessible and affordable healthcare options in India, given factors like population size, income levels, and lack of public spending on health. It provides details on the work of the Indian Association of Day Surgery to promote and establish standards and protocols for day care centers across various medical specialties.