Health sector allocation in Union Budget 2023-24 is ₹19,306 crore, a 9.5% increase from the previous year
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Health outlay rises 9.5% to ₹19,306 crore in Budget: Satya Kumar Yadav
The Union Budget 2023-24 has allocated ₹19,306 crore for the health sector, a 9.5% increase from the previous year. This allocation ranks the health sector as the fourth highest in terms of budgetary provisions. The increased funding will be used for strengthening medical education, the Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva Trust, and the Ayushman Bharat scheme to improve public health systems across India.
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Health sector ranks 4th in terms of budgetary allocations
Major funding for medical education, Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva Trust, and Ayushman Bharat scheme
Ayushman Bharat is a flagship health insurance scheme of the Government of India
Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva Trust is a healthcare scheme in Andhra Pradesh
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