n the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, the Indian government has allocated ₹99,858.56 crore to the healthcare sector, marking an 11% increase from the revised ₹89,974.12 crore in the previous fiscal year.citeturn0search12 Key Initiatives:
- Daycare Cancer Centres: he government plans to establish daycare cancer centres at district hospitals nationwide over the next three years, with 200 centres set to be established in the 2025-26 year alone.citeturn0search12
- Healthcare for Gig Workers: ig workers will be provided healthcare facilities under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), benefiting nearly 1 crore such workers.citeturn0search12
- Investment in Innovation: n allocation of ₹20,000 crore has been announced to implement a private sector-driven Research, Development, and Innovation initiative.citeturn0search10 hese initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure, expanding access to medical services, and fostering innovation in the healthcare sector.