Frontline soldiers find health budget in the pink of health

The health budget for the year 202122 has been hiked by 137 per cent compared to the financial year 202021. On Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the annual budget in which Rs 2,23,847 crore has been allocated for the health budget which has been increased from 94,542 crores which were allocated in the year 2020-21.

City doctors have welcomed this budget stating for the first-time health has been given priority. They believe it as a ‘Dream Health Budget’ which will enhance India’s health infrastructure.

Dr Rahul Pandit, director of critical care, Fortis Hospitals and member of the state Covid-19 task force said, “It is very encouraging to see a health outlay of Rs 2,23,846 crore, that is a 137% increase over last year; this is

a progressive first step towards building a strong healthcare set-up in our country. “A much-needed focus has been laid towards preventive healthcare, curative healthcare and well-being. In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to deftly deal with public health emergencies, the government has shared a commitment towards uplifting critical care units within the country,” he said.