Q. What is the budget allocated for Healthcare sector in the union budget 2020-21?
Answer:
Rs 69,000 crores
Notes: In Union Budget 2020-21 the Government has allocated Rs 69,000 crore (US$ 9.87 billion) for the health sector that is inclusive of Rs 6,400 crore (US$ 915.72 million) for PMJAY. The Government of India aims to increase healthcare spending to three percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2022.