Union Budget 2025 Healthcare Reforms
Key Highlights of the Budget
₹90,658.63 crore allocated to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare—a significant increase from previous years.
75,000 new medical seats to be added over five years, addressing India’s chronic shortage of healthcare professionals.
Ayushman Bharat expansion to include gig workers and more vulnerable populations, boosting health insurance coverage.
36 life-saving drugs (including cancer and rare disease treatments) exempted from customs duty, making them more affordable.
200 new cancer daycare centres planned across districts to decentralise oncology care.