The 15th Finance Commission maintained states’ higher share of central taxes while recommending an overall increase in government health spending to prepare better for the next pandemic, but the increase is inadequate considering low health spending per capita, say public health experts
The combined debt of states in India has reached a 15-year high of 31.3 per cent of the GDP in FY21 and is expected to be roughly at the same level in FY22.
Even on the verge of elections in five states, Union Budget 2022 was surprising for its restraint in not resorting to populist measures. Yet, while much of the debate focused on whether the decision to expand capital expenditure (at the cost of .
To improve health and well-being, Budget 2022 has a provision for integrated architecture which includes three main schemes - Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya & Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0