Budget reaction: Dr Rana Mehta, Partner and Leader Healthcare, PwC India 

Healthcare spending is proposed to more than double and this will help in rolling out the vaccination program as well as strengthen the delivery system and build better capability and capacity to combat any future pandemics. India is rolling out the world’s second-largest vaccination program and the government has provided for almost $5 billion in the next year’s budget to make it happen. Besides curative care the, focus on preventive and well being will usher in a more holistic approach to reduce morbidity and mortality.