गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Special ∕ Budget increased in health sector Special Budget increased in health sector KathmanduPati May 29, 2021 KATHMANDU – The government has increased the budget to the health sector. Presenting the budget for fiscal year 2021/22 at a programme held in Singha Durbar today, Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel informed that the budget has been increased in the health sector this year than the previous year. He stated that Rs 122 billion 770 million has been allocated to the health sector. The Finance Minister added that the budget was focused on reducing the coronavirus infection and there would not be allowed to be budget shortage for this. He shared that Rs 26.75 billion has been allocated in the budget to purchase the anti-COVID-19 vaccines to be administered to all citizens. Finance Minister Poudel said Rs 37.57 billion was earmarked to curb the pandemic while Rs 5.60 billion has been allocated to purchase the medicines and equipment in view of controlling the pandemic. The Finance Minister further shared that the customs duty and taxes were reduced in importing the medical equipment and devices. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Ordinances brought to resolve all existing problems of country: Finance… Trade and investment linkages between Nepal and Bangladesh discussed Photo exhibition at Nepal Army Headquarters Health insurance amount to be raised to Rs 500,000 Foreign Minister aggrieves fatal train accident in Maharashtra of India Prayagraj Mahakumb Mela: An opportunity for promoting cross-border religious tourism Top Headlines Scrutinizing Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah´s Thoughts and Strategy1 Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Contemporary Nepal2 Ncell is the FIRST Nepali Telecom Company to receive ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and data privacy3 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet4 PM Oli extends New Year greetings5 NA team sets out on Gorakha-Kathmandu march to promote ‘unification route’6 HoR Secretary Rai sworn in7 Gold price ups Rs 2,000 per tola8 TRENDING UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus This time’s Teej, social distancing please!
