Govt proposes 2% health cess
The Centre has proposed introduction of a 2 per cent health cess to collect Rs 6,000 crore for funding insurance schemes for the families living below the poverty line.
By PTI |
MUMBAI: The Centre has proposed introduction of a 2 per cent health cess to collect Rs 6,000 crore for funding insurance schemes for the families living below the poverty line.
"Under the new drug policy for 2006-10, we have proposed introduction of a 2 per cent health cess across all sectors of the country on the lines of education cess," Chemicals and Petrochemicals Joint Secretary G S Sandhu said at the annual day celebrations of Indian Drug Manufacturers Association here.
The cess is expected to give the Government Rs 6,000 crore, he added.
"Under the new drug policy for 2006-10, we have proposed introduction of a 2 per cent health cess across all sectors of the country on the lines of education cess," Chemicals and Petrochemicals Joint Secretary G S Sandhu said at the annual day celebrations of Indian Drug Manufacturers Association here.
The cess is expected to give the Government Rs 6,000 crore, he added.
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