Analysis of Healthcare Budget Allocations for 2024-2025: Increases in Expenditure
Highlights:
- The Medical Treatment of CGHS Pensioners (PORB) increased significantly from ₹4,296.40 crores to ₹5,384.00 crores
- The Flexible Pool for RCH & Health System Strengthening, National Health Programme, and National Urban Health Mission rose notably from ₹27,094.42 crores to ₹32,294.57 crores
- The National Organ Transplant Programme saw a slight increase from ₹11.00 crores to ₹15.00 crores
The healthcare budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 has seen significant allocations and reallocations, reflecting the government's focus on improving the healthcare system in India. With a total allocation nearing ₹90,000 crores, the budget aims to address various health challenges, enhance infrastructure, and expand access to critical health services (1✔).
The Key Increases in Healthcare Expenditure
The budget changes for the specified programs from the revised estimates of 2023-2024 to the budget estimates of 2024-2025.- Medical Treatment of CGHS Pensioners (PORB): Increased from ₹4,296.40 crores to ₹5,384.00 crores.
- Centrally Sponsored Schemes - National Health Mission: Flexible Pool for RCH & Health System Strengthening, National Health Programme, and National Urban Health Mission increased from ₹25,638.57 crores to ₹32,294.57 crores.
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India's healthcare budget for 2024-25 aims to strengthen national health initiatives. #medindia #healthbudget2024’ - Other Autonomous Bodies: Increased from ₹17,250.90 crores to ₹18,013.62 crores.
- National AIDS and STD Control Programme:
- NACO increased from ₹2,300.00 crores to ₹2,700.00 crores.
- Blood Transfusion Service increased from ₹119.06 crores to ₹190.00 crores.
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Increased from ₹5,498.37 crores to ₹6,079.66 crores.
- The National Organ Transplant Programme budget increased from ₹11 crores to ₹15 crores.
- The Development of Nursing Services saw an increase from ₹23.40 crores to ₹33.41 crores.
- Funding for Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences, Aizawl, increased from ₹115.04 crores to ₹130 crores.
- Safdarjung Hospital and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, received an increased allocation from ₹1,874.00 crores to ₹1,933.07 crores.
- Family Welfare Schemes: Increased from ₹516.60 crores to ₹694.72 crores.
- Direction and Administration: Increased from ₹72.45 crores to ₹102.00 crores.
- Lady Hardinge Medical College and Smt. S.K. Hospitals: Increased from ₹573.96 crores to ₹750.00 crores.
Reference:
- Department of Health and Family Welfare- (https:www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/eb/sbe46.pdf)
Source: Medindia
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