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Delhi State Govt Budget 2012-13: Healthcare highlights

October 3, 2012
The Delhi state government budget had some interesting healthcare developments. The state government seeks to provide a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 to all poor HIV/AIDS patients. Orphaned children affected with the …

Union Budget 2012: Proposed increase in tobacco taxes set to generate Rs 73 billion for Government

April 26, 2013
The Union health ministry has asked all states to either levy or increase VAT on all tobacco products – cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (gutka, pan masala, etc.), snuff and beedis. This will help generate around Rs 73 billion in …