As India enters the third year in its fight against the global pandemic, the focus of the public health sector will be to further strengthen the health systems at levels of primary, secondary and tertiary in responding effectively to the future wave of infections. In 2022-23, the Budget estimate for the health sector is Rs 86,200.65 crore — a 16.59% increase compared to 2021-22 Budget estimate. Besides augmenting the health infrastructure, the government has also placed its priority on another critical issue related to the pandemic: mental health. https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1×1.png Union Budget 2022 | No changes in Income Tax, govt employees' tax deduction limit increased to 14% This year's Budget will take forward the announcements made last year in the backdrop of the strain on health systems experienced during the pandemic. In her last Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the big announcement on the launch of Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana scheme, now renamed Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM), with an outlay of Rs 64,180 crore over six years. This year, the government will transfer Rs 4,176.84 crore to the states — to be utilised to support wellness centres, setting up of integrated public health labs, and… Read full this story
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