Delhi budget 2018: Over Rs 6,700 crore allocated for health sector, insurance for all scheme announced

NEW DELHI: The AAP government on Thursday allotted Rs 6,729 crore for the well being sector in its budget for 2018-19 fiscal offered within the Delhi Assembly and announced the launch of a 'health insurance for all' scheme.

Presenting the Budget, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia mentioned an allocation of Rs 6,729 crore, which is 12 in keeping with cent of the entire budget, has been made for the well being sector.


A 'health insurance for all' scheme might be introduced and Rs 100 crore has been allotted for it, he mentioned, adding first reaction vehicle will also be introduced from East Delhi with 16 motorcycle ambulances.


Rs 403 crore might be allotted for setting up 'mohalla' and poly clinics within the nationwide capital, the deputy leader minister mentioned.


Yesterday, while tabling the first Outcome Budget 2017-18, Sisodia had mentioned that the Delhi government has managed to set up 160 Mohalla clinics till December 31 this fiscal, towards a target of one,000 such amenities.


Delhi budget 2018: Over Rs 6,700 crore allocated for health sector, insurance for all scheme announced Delhi budget 2018: Over Rs 6,700 crore allocated for health sector, insurance for all scheme announced Reviewed by Kailash on March 22, 2018 Rating: 5
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