Budget 2021: FM Proposes 2.23 Lakh Crore Budget For Healthcare And Well Being
3 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2021: FM Proposes 2.23 Lakh Crore Budget For Healthcare And Well Being

ABP News  

The government on Monday proposed Rs 2,23,846 crore Budget outlay for health and well-being for 2021-22, compared to Rs 94,452 crore in the current fiscal, an increase of 137 per cent. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also proposed Rs 35,000 crore outlay for COVID-19 vaccines for the next fiscal and announced the rollout of pneumococcal vaccines across the country to help save over 50,000 deaths annually. I commit to provide further funds if required," the Finance Minister said while presenting the Budget for 2021-22. "The pneumococcal vaccines, a Made in India product, is presently limited to just five states, it will be rolled out across the country," the Finance Minister noted.

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COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
9 months ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 India Health Budget 2024 Highlights Cervical Cancer Vaccination For Girls Aged 9 To 14 Years Maternal And Child Care

ABP News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the interim budget for the financial year 2024-25 on February 1. The healthcare budget for the financial year 2024-25 focused on five areas: medical colleges, cervical cancer vaccination, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, and Ayushman Bharat scheme. Experts had hoped that the union budget would focus on areas such as mental health, medical …

Budget 2024: From focus on anganwadi workers to cervical cancer vaccine for girls, key points of FM's speech
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: From focus on anganwadi workers to cervical cancer vaccine for girls, key points of FM's speech

India TV News  

In the unveiling of the interim budget for 2024-25, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has underscored significant strides in the healthcare sector, emphasising its pivotal role in the nation's overall well-being. Over 300 million families in India, including seniors and disabled citizens, have healthcare covered under the AB- scheme providing over Rs 79,000 crore for 62 million hospital admissions since …

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 | Government to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer

The Hindu  

February 01, 2024 12:08 pm | Updated February 02, 2024 06:05 pm IST Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced the government’s plans to focus on vaccination against cervical cancer for girls aged 9 to 14 as part of her Interim Budget 2024. Ms. Sitharaman presented the last Budget of Narendra Modi’s government before the general elections, and …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
1 year ago

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data

The Hindu  

A total of 220.67 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered across the country as on December 21 this year, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. However, only 22.88 crore precautionary or booster doses have been administered across the country among the eligible adult population. Despite the recent increase of people infected with the JN.1 COVID …

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases
1 year ago

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India recorded 529 fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day, while the country's active infection count stood at 4,093, the health ministry said on December 27. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but infections have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions. The daily numbers were in lakhs …

India saved over 3.4 mn lives under nationwide Covid vaccination campaign
1 year, 10 months ago

India saved over 3.4 mn lives under nationwide Covid vaccination campaign

Live Mint  

India was able to save more than 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, a Stanford University report released by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya showed. The working paper report titled ‘Healing the Economy: Estimating the Economic Impact on India's vaccination and related issues’ said that the Covid vaccination campaign also yielded a …

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report

Hindustan Times  

India saved at least 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, said a new report released by the Union health minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday, adding that the vaccination campaign also yielded a positive economic impact by preventing a loss of $18.3 billion. India started its Covid vaccination drive on January 16, 2021, …

Over 3.4 Million Lives Saved Due to India’s Covid Vaccination Campaign, Says Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Over 3.4 Million Lives Saved Due to India’s Covid Vaccination Campaign, Says Report

News 18  

India was able to save more than 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, said a report by Stanford University. The Covid vaccination campaign also yielded a positive economic impact by preventing a loss of USD 18.3 billion, the working paper by Stanford University and Institute for Competitiveness titled ‘Healing the Economy: Estimating …

Budget 2023: Experts Hope For Increased Thrust On Medical Education, Drug Research, AYUSH, Child And Maternal Health Initiatives
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: Experts Hope For Increased Thrust On Medical Education, Drug Research, AYUSH, Child And Maternal Health Initiatives

ABP News  

Budget 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to announce India’s budget for the year 2023 on Wednesday, February 1. Experts have called for heavy investment in medical colleges, healthcare infrastructure, and disease awareness initiatives, and expect the budget to focus on drug research, child and maternal health initiatives, traditional medical practices, infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, among others. …

Union Budget 2023-24: Will Budget provide a booster dose for Indian pharmaceutical industry?
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023-24: Will Budget provide a booster dose for Indian pharmaceutical industry?

Firstpost  

The Indian pharmaceuticals industry showed resilience, speed, and reliability in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic challenges in India and provided much-needed aid to many other countries. With rising inflation in many countries and the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China, the Indian pharmaceuticals industry is awaiting strong policy measures to provide further impetus to continue the ‘Make in India’ …

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget
2 years, 2 months ago

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The Hindu  

The government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering ₹4,237 crore, or nearly 85% of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre …

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day
2 years, 3 months ago

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day

News 18  

India has recorded a single-day rise of 2,678 new COVID-19 cases, pushing its tally of the infections to 4,46,23,997, while the count of active cases has increased to 26,583, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The count of active cases now comprises 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased …

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k

Live Mint  

India has witnessed a marginal decline in daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday with country recording 4,912 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to an update given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country conducted 3,03,888 Covid tests in the last 24 hours, with the total number of tests conducted so far at 89.33 crore. The …

Active Covid Cases in Country Increase to 46,389
2 years, 4 months ago

Active Covid Cases in Country Increase to 46,389

News 18  

India added 6,422 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,16,479, while the active cases increased to 46,389, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The active cases comprise 2.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.71 per cent, the ministry said. The daily positivity …

India records 19,673 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%
2 years, 5 months ago

India records 19,673 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 4.96%

Firstpost  

Active caseload comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was at 98.48 per cent New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 case rally rose by 19,673 in a day to reach 4,40,19,811, while active cases reached 1,43,676, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. Active caseload increased by 292 in a day and …

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre
2 years, 5 months ago

India supplied 23.9 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to 101 countries, UN entities: Centre

Firstpost  

Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said as on 19 July, 2022, a total of 200.34 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to beneficiaries above 12 years of age in the country New Delhi: India has supplied 23.9 crore doses of coronavirus vaccine to 101 countries and UN entities in the form of grant, commercial export, or …

India reports nearly 22,000 fresh covid cases, 60 deaths in last 24 hours
2 years, 5 months ago

India reports nearly 22,000 fresh covid cases, 60 deaths in last 24 hours

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India reported 21,880 fresh coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours and 60 deaths. States reporting the most active covid cases are: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, H,aryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Earlier this week, the central government had …

India reports 45 covid deaths, over 21,000 fresh cases in a day
2 years, 5 months ago

India reports 45 covid deaths, over 21,000 fresh cases in a day

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported 45 covid-19 deaths and 21,566 new cases in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry data stated on Thursday. The central government reviewed covid-19 situation in 115 districts of nine states showing an upsurge in cases and positivity rate, and flagged concerns regarding low levels of testing and vaccination. States were directed to report and …

Two billion Covid vaccine doses given in India, government says
2 years, 5 months ago

Two billion Covid vaccine doses given in India, government says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s health ministry on Sunday …

India logs 20,528 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours; active cases increased to 1,43,449
2 years, 5 months ago

India logs 20,528 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours; active cases increased to 1,43,449

Firstpost  

According to the health ministry, active cases comprise 0.33 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.47 per cent New Delhi: With 20,528 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,37,50,599, while the active cases increased to 1,43,449, according to the Union Health Ministry …

India's Covid Vaccinations Hit 200 Crore Mark in Big Milestone for 7-Phase Drive Under Modi's Leadership
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Covid Vaccinations Hit 200 Crore Mark in Big Milestone for 7-Phase Drive Under Modi's Leadership

News 18  

India has crossed record 200 crore mark in Covid-19 vaccinations within 18 months of launching the inoculation exercise in January last year. #200CroreVaccinations https://t.co/FtobFYBprV— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya July 17, 2022 A seven-phase vaccination drive was followed on the principle of Prioritization for Vaccine Administration based on scientific advice and global best practices, government officials told News18. While some experts had …

Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months
2 years, 5 months ago

Milestone! India crosses 2 billion Covid-19 vaccination mark in 18 months

India TV News  

Highlights Total COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India cross 200-crore mark 98% of adult population has received at least one dose while 90% have been fully vaccinated 81% of those aged 12-14 years have taken the first dose while 56% are fully vaccinated Covid-19 vaccines in India: India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the …

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations
2 years, 5 months ago

India Set to Achieve Milestone of 200 Crore Covid Vaccinations

News 18  

India is on the brink of administering 200 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses. Before India’s new milestone is achieved in what is being called the “largest vaccine drive” by the central government, union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted saying history was about to be created under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The countdown to two billion doses began earlier …

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up
2 years, 6 months ago

DC Edit | A good move, as Covid cases up

Deccan Chronicle  

The decision of the Union government to push the vaccination programme further against Covid-19 by making the precaution dose free for those who are aged above 18 years has come not one day sooner. That only one per cent of the eligible population aged between 18 and 59 has got the precaution dose calls on the government to redouble its …

Free Covid booster doses will create healthier country: PM Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

Free Covid booster doses will create healthier country: PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the government's decision to administer free precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccines to all citizens aged above 18 will further India's vaccination coverage and create a healthier country. As part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations, free precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccines will be administered to all citizens above the age of 18 at …

India logs 16,678 new COVID-19 infections; active cases rise to 1,30,713
2 years, 6 months ago

India logs 16,678 new COVID-19 infections; active cases rise to 1,30,713

Firstpost  

The daily positivity rate now stands at 5.99 per cent while the weekly positivity is 4.18 per cent, according to the health ministry New Delhi: With 16,678 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,36,39,329, while the active cases increased to 1,30,713, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on …

Covid Vaccine Drive Saved India, Others Saw Deaths Even in 3rd Wave: Mansukh Mandaviya to News18 - News18
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid Vaccine Drive Saved India, Others Saw Deaths Even in 3rd Wave: Mansukh Mandaviya to News18 - News18

News 18  

With the country expected to hit the record 200 crore Covid vaccinations mark by the end of this month, union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya told News18 that it was the inoculation drive that “saved India” and the nation was able to avoid nearly 90 per cent of fatalities. Big strides About 35 crore vaccinations had been done in India till …

COVID-19: India to soon reach 200 crore vaccination mark, says PM Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: India to soon reach 200 crore vaccination mark, says PM Modi

India TV News  

Highlights India is close to administering 200 crore COVID vaccine doses, said PM Modi PM advised people to take necessary precautions like hand hygiene, masks etc. PM Modi also asked people to be alert of diseases caused by surrounding filth during rainy season COVID vaccination news updates : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is close to administering …

India Reports 17,336 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours, 13 Fatalities
2 years, 6 months ago

India Reports 17,336 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours, 13 Fatalities

News 18  

India reported a single-day rise of more than 17,000 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday after a gap of over four months, recording a 30 per cent jump in daily cases, according to the Union Health Ministry. A total 17,336 coronavirus cases were reported in a span of 24 hours, taking the total infection tally to 4,33,62,294, while the death toll …

Over 42 lakh deaths in India prevented by COVID-19 vaccines in 2021: Lancet study
2 years, 6 months ago

Over 42 lakh deaths in India prevented by COVID-19 vaccines in 2021: Lancet study

The Hindu  

COVID-19 vaccines prevented over 42 lakh potential deaths in India in 2021, said a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, which based its findings on estimates of "excess" mortalities in the country during the pandemic. In the first year of the vaccination programme, 19.8 million out of a potential 31.4 million COVID-19 deaths were prevented worldwide, according to …

Close to 200 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health ministry
2 years, 6 months ago

Close to 200 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far: Health ministry

India TV News  

Highlights The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 last year Vaccination of frontline workers started from February 2 last year Vaccination for all people aged more than 45 years began on April 1 last year The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country reached nearly 196 crore on Friday, the Union Health Ministry said. A total …

COVID-19: India records a single-day rise of over 8,000 cases after 103 days; active infections at 40,370
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: India records a single-day rise of over 8,000 cases after 103 days; active infections at 40,370

Firstpost  

A total of 8,329 new coronavirus cases were reported in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,24,757, with 10 fatalities being recorded, the data updated at 8 am showed New Delhi: A single-day rise of over 8,000 fresh COVID-19 cases was recorded in the country after 103 days, pushing India’s …

COVID: Over 193.53 crore vaccine doses provided to states, UTs
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID: Over 193.53 crore vaccine doses provided to states, UTs

India TV News  

Highlights Over 1,93,53,58,865 vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India Ministry said that 16,67,39,155 balance & unutilized COVID vaccine doses are still available Central Govt is committed to accelerating pace of COVID vaccination throughout nation Over 193.53 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to States and UTs so far through free of cost …

COVID: India's vaccination coverage exceeds 189.17 crore, says health ministry
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID: India's vaccination coverage exceeds 189.17 crore, says health ministry

India TV News  

Highlights India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 189.17 crore, said health ministry today This has been achieved through 2,33,70,192 sessions, the ministry informed on May 1 COVID vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on March 16, 2022 COVID vaccination update : India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 189.17 crore as per provisional reports till 7:00 am on …

Indian Covid vaccines better than Pfizer, Moderna, says Adar Poonawalla
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Covid vaccines better than Pfizer, Moderna, says Adar Poonawalla

India Today  

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday claimed that Covid-19 vaccines that are made in India, have provided more protection against coronavirus infection than vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna. Speaking to news agency ANI, Poonawalla said, "The Covid-19 vaccines which have been made in India are providing more protection against the disease than mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and …

How govt spent Rs 35,000 crore on procuring Covid-19 vaccines | RTI Exclusive
2 years, 9 months ago

How govt spent Rs 35,000 crore on procuring Covid-19 vaccines | RTI Exclusive

India Today  

The Ministry of Health announced last week that the precautionary third dose of Covid-19 vaccine would be available for the age group of 18-59 years on payment at private centres from April 10. In response to our query dated February 4, 2022, the Department of Health and Family Welfare said, "As per the announcement in Parliament during Budget session 2021, …

Breaking News, March 25
2 years, 9 months ago

Breaking News, March 25

India TV News  

Against the estimated population of 101.3 crore beneficiaries aged 15 years and above, a total of 181.24 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the country as on March 21, the government informed Parliament on Friday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said a total of 9.71 crore first …

COVID: India's vaccination coverage crosses 180 crore landmark
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID: India's vaccination coverage crosses 180 crore landmark

India TV News  

Highlights India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 180 crore landmark milestone on March 12 Over 2.12 cr Precaution Doses for identified categories of beneficiaries have also been administered Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the nation on achieving this historic landmark With the administration of more than 17 lakh vaccine doses, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 180 crore landmark milestone on Saturday, informed …

Being ready: The Hindu Editorial on vaccination and India’s third COVID-19 wave
2 years, 10 months ago

Being ready: The Hindu Editorial on vaccination and India’s third COVID-19 wave

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic is on a discernible wane. Balram Bhargava, Director-General, ICMR, said at a press conference this week that 92% of those who died of COVID-19 since January this year were unvaccinated, and underlined that vaccines and the wide vaccination coverage had played an important role in protecting hundreds of lives. The initial scepticism regarding the vaccines not having …

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'
2 years, 11 months ago

India Crosses 173.38 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses, Says Health Ministry, Mandaviya Congratulates 'Young India'

News 18  

The cumulative Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India surpassed 173.38 crore on Monday, the Union health ministry said. Over 1.72 crore precaution doses have been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with co-morbidities so far. Over 1.5 crore youngsters between the 15-18 age group are fully vaccinated now.” #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine Young India is fighting the …

PM-CARES Fund spent 36.17% of Rs 10,990 crore till March 2021: All you need to know about the fund and its expenditures
2 years, 11 months ago

PM-CARES Fund spent 36.17% of Rs 10,990 crore till March 2021: All you need to know about the fund and its expenditures

Firstpost  

The fund was created on 27 March 2020, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide relief and to ‘deal with any kind of emergency’ The PM-CARES Fund collected Rs 10,990 crore till March 2021 and spent Rs 3,976 or 36.17 per cent of the corpus, according to the audited financial statement posted on its website. Creation and Constitution …

One-third of ₹10,990 crore in PM CARES fund spent: ‘20-’21 audit
2 years, 11 months ago

One-third of ₹10,990 crore in PM CARES fund spent: ‘20-’21 audit

The Hindu  

The PM CARES Fund collected ₹10,990 crore since its inception in March 2020 until March 2021. The Fund was set up to deal with “any kind of emergency or distress situation, like posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide relief to the affected.” During the year, funds were disbursed for COVID vaccine purchase and testing, ventilators, hospitals, testing labs, …

Budget 2022: Will it impact ‘Gati’ of pharmaceutical industry?
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: Will it impact ‘Gati’ of pharmaceutical industry?

Firstpost  

Union Budget 2022-23: With PLI scheme, tele mental health programme, the road ahead is bright for the pharmaceutical industry COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges for the world economy. Particularly for the pharmaceutical industry, the Economic Survey indicated extraordinary growth of Foreign Direct Investment during 2020-21 mainly on account of investments to meet COVID-19 related demands for therapeutics and vaccines. …

Union Budget 2022: Why Centre has reduced COVID-19 vaccine budget to Rs 5,000 crore
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022: Why Centre has reduced COVID-19 vaccine budget to Rs 5,000 crore

Firstpost  

Experts are of the opinion that the reduction in allocation of funds hints that the Centre has done its job of providing free vaccines across the country and people may have to shell out for booster shots The proposal of Rs 5,000 crore COVID-19 vaccination Budget for this year hints that the Centre has done its job of providing free …

Govt Slashing Covid Vax Budget Could Mean People Buying Booster Dose on Their Own, Say Experts
2 years, 11 months ago

Govt Slashing Covid Vax Budget Could Mean People Buying Booster Dose on Their Own, Say Experts

News 18  

The proposal of Rs 5,000 crore Covid-19 vaccination Budget for this year hints that the Centre has done its job of providing free vaccines across the country and people may have to shell out for booster shots, according to experts. Rs 5,000 crore Enough for Jabbing Remaining Population According to health and public policy experts, the budget of Rs 5,000 …

Budget 2022 is impactful & visionary, says US-India trade networking body
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022 is impactful & visionary, says US-India trade networking body

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been able to once again come up with an impactful and visionary budget which is “balanced, fiscally prudent and growth-oriented” in the midst of the third wave of Covid-19, the USA-India Chamber of Commerce said. It also paves the way for post-pandemic longer-term restructuring of the Indian economy,” Karun Rishi, president of Boston-based USA India …

Union Budget 2022 | Stable health budget sees no changes from last year
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022 | Stable health budget sees no changes from last year

The Hindu  

The government perceives the pandemic to be in retreat, going by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech as well as a perusal of the Budget documents. The 2022 Budget estimate is nearly 16% more than the ₹71,000 crore budgeted last year. Further evidence that COVID-19 is seen as a diminished threat this year comes from allocation to a budgetary head …

India reports over 2.09 lakh Covid cases, 959 fatalities
2 years, 11 months ago

India reports over 2.09 lakh Covid cases, 959 fatalities

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With 2,09,918 people testing positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of cases increased to over 4.13 crore, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday. The active cases decreased by 53,669 to reach 18,31,268 and comprise 4.43 per cent of the total infections, while the country's recovery rate stands at 94.37 per …

India logs 3.33 lakh COVID-19 infections, 525 fresh fatalities; daily positivity rate at 17.78%
2 years, 11 months ago

India logs 3.33 lakh COVID-19 infections, 525 fresh fatalities; daily positivity rate at 17.78%

Firstpost  

An increase of 73,840 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours New Delhi: India logged 3,33,533 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,92,37,264, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases have increased to 21,87,205, while the death toll has climbed to …

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