Health and sanitation witnesses an unprecedented 137% rise in budgeted spending for FY 2021-22.
COVID-19 Vaccine Development
India plans to invest ₹ 35,000 crore for COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution.
PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojna Announced
A new PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojna has been introduced along with the existing National Health Mission. The new scheme has been allocated ₹ 64,180 crores for a period of six years.
Initiation Of New Sanitation And Nutrition Schemes
The government has introduced Swachh Bharat 2.0 and Mission Poshan Abhiyan 2.0 to improve sanitation and nutrition services across the country.
New Bills Focused On Healthcare Workers
The 2021 Union Budget will see the introduction of National Commission for Allied Healthcare Professions and National Nursing and Midwifery Commission.