The Centre approves Rs 15,000 Cr for COVID-19 emergency package. Rs 7,774 Cr will go for immediate emergency response. The rest to be utilised for medium-term support between a year to four years. Project to be implemented in 3 phases between 2020 and 2024. Focus will be on the development of diagnostics, medical equipment and drugs & state health systems. The Health Ministry has already disbursed Rs 4,113 Cr to all states and UTs.
