The interim budget increased coverage of Ayushman Bharat insurance and pledged greater funding for public healthcare. However, the resource bottleneck may still exist, and many more policy adjustments are required to keep India healthy.
The budget proposal to integrate all ASHA workers under Ayushman Bharat will increase scheme coverage. Vaccine management through a new portal will assist reach the complete immunization aim. Policymakers understand that healthcare investments are crucial for increased economic growth. Budget funding for healthcare must increase.
The interim budget announced a number of initiatives for the healthcare system, which are expected to propel it ahead in a complete and logical manner.
