Big News: Health Help for More People in India
Guess what? The government is doing something awesome for our health. They're making sure more people can get help when they're sick.
More Help with Money for Health
The government has a special health plan called Ayushman Bharat. It gives money for hospital visits, and now they're adding even more people to it. ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and helpers will now get this health help too! That's a big win for all the folks working hard to keep us healthy.
More Money for the Health Plan
The government is also giving more money to Ayushman Bharat. It's like a little boost to make sure the health plan works even better. They're increasing the money by about 4%, from ₹7200 crore to ₹7500 crore. That's a good thing because it means more people can use this health plan.
Super Cool Health Cover
This health plan is pretty cool. It gives Rs 5 lakh every year for hospital visits. So, if you get sick and need to go to the hospital, you won't have to worry about the money. It's like a safety net for your health.
Cheers from Health Workers
Healthcare workers are super happy about this news. They've been asking for this for a long time, and now it's happening. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya even said thanks to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for making it happen.
Protecting Girls from Cervical Cancer
The government is also looking out for young girls. They want to give girls a shot to protect them from cervical cancer. Girls aged 9 to 14 will get this shot, and it's a good thing because it can stop cervical cancer from happening.
Smart Move: More Doctors in the Future
There's even more good news. The government is planning to make more doctors. They're going to open more medical colleges so that lots of young people can become doctors and help us when we're not feeling well.
Taking Care of Moms and Kids
Moms and kids are getting extra care too. The government is putting all the plans for moms and kids under one big program. They want to make sure moms and kids everywhere get good food and care.
Easy Vaccines and Health Plans
They're also making it easier for everyone to get vaccines. There's a new platform called U-WIN to help with vaccines, and Mission Indradhanush is going to work even harder. These are like superheroes, making sure everyone stays healthy.
Shout-out from the World Health Heroes
Even the World Health Organization (WHO) is cheering for these health plans. They're happy that more people, especially health workers, will get the help they need. It's like a big thumbs up from the health heroes around the world.
In the end, this budget news is like a big hug for everyone's health. It's making sure we have more doctors, vaccines, and help when we're sick. Thumbs up to a healthier and happier India.
