POST BUDGET COMMENT: The overall Union Budget 2016 has been welcoming

By Mr Amol Naikawadi, Joint Managing Director, Indus Health Plus
The overall Union Budget 2016 has been welcoming and focused on empowerment on the bottom pyramid of the society from all aspects. Introduction of National Dialysis Service Programme is a good initiative towards the solving the healthcare issues at the district level to reduce the cost of treatment under PPP model. Also, LPG connection for women members of rural homes will help in reducing the disease burden due to Chula smoking. The increase in tax exemption limit was a positive move to encourage people to equip themselves with health insurance. The another great initiative by the government is to provide health insurance of upto Rs. 1 lakh per family; extra of Rs. 30,000 for people above 60 years (senior citizens). However no special emphasis were given to other requirements of the health care sector at large.