EAC-PM discusses modalities of mega healthcare scheme

New Delhi Feb 12 (IANS) The Prime Minister s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM) on Monday discussed modalities to implement the ambitious National Health Protection Scheme under which Rs 5 lakh medical insurance cover will be provided annually to 10 crore poor and vulnerable families in the country.

The scheme announced in this year s Union Budget will be implemented by the end of 2018.

"Keeping in view the National Health Scheme announced by the government in the Budget for 2018-19 EAC-PM discussed the possible modalities of implementing the scheme " an official statement said after the fourth meeting of the Council chaired by NITI Aayog Member Bibek Debroy.

During the meeting part-time member of the Council Shamika Ravi made a presentation on health reforms while Ashima Goyal -- another part-time member -- made a presentation on the draft "The Indian Fiscal - Monetary Framework: Dominance or Coordination?"

World Bank s lead economist for India Poonam Gupta made a presentation on "World Bank Report on Indian Economy".

--IANS
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