The healthcare industry on Saturday welcomed the initiatives announced by the government in Budget 2020-21 to improve the access to medical care across the nation.
“Budget 2020 is a definitive step forward in the Government of India’s commitment to making India healthier and a model for the world to emulate,” Apollo Hospitals Group Chairman Prathap C Reddy said.
In addition to initiatives announced to improve access to medical care across the nation and boost human health resources, it was encouraging that vital determinant of good health which includes wellness, nutrition, clean drinking water, and sanitation were at the forefront of this Budget, he added.
Calling it a farsighted budget, Reddy said the Finance Minister has announced “innovative initiatives that will enhance ease of living, improve the health quotient and boost opportunities for education and job creation, for all sections of our society and meet the expectations of an aspirational India.”
