Continued concerted efforts and delivery of welfare benefits at scale are required. There should be no let-up in the implementation of existing programmes. Let’s make equity, quality and intensity the mantra to reach every child, mother, family and commu.
Addressing the Lok Sabha, she said that the focus will be on
setting up 17,000 rural and 11,000 urban health and wellness centres. She also proposed the setting up of integrated public health labs in each district and 3,382 block public health units in 11 states.
While announcing the first Budget of this decade, the minister revealed that allocation for the healthcare and wellness sector has been
increased by 137 percent this year, with Rs 2,83,846 lakh crore, including
Rs 35,000 crore for COVID-19 vaccines. I have provided Rs 35,000 crore for COVID-19 vaccine for 2021-22. I m committed to providing further funds if required. The Budget outlay for health and well-being is Rs 2.23 lakh crore in 2021-22 as against Budget estimate of Rs 94,452 crore, and marks an increase of 137 percent, she said.