Health Insurance, AI, Railways to Get Resources Due to Hike in GDS

Of the total hike, the Railways and Air India are likely to get Rs. 5,000 crores each for capital expenditure. A sizeable amount will also go to universalize health insurance, which will be administered by the labour ministry. The exact amount that will be given for the insurance scheme is yet to be decided as calculations are still being done.

With the proposed National Food Security Act, the states will be given Rs. 5,000 crores for computerizing the public distribution network. Skill development is another area which will also get substantial funds.

Source: Medindia