Delhi allocates Rs 50 Cr for COVID-19 vaccination drive in state budget

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Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has presented the AAP government’s budget for 2021-22.

The key highlights of the healthcare sector are-

• The government has allocated Rs 9,934 crore to the health sector.
• Covid-19 vaccination will continue to be free of cost for Delhiites in government hospitals. Sisodia has allocated Rs 50 crore for the vaccination drive. 
• Special women-only clinics or "Mahila Mohalla Clinics" will be set up in Delhi from next year to ensure health access for every woman. 
• Rs 1,293 crore has been set aside for expansion of healthcare services, including opening new hospitals, renovating old ones and augmenting beds.
• Rs 25 crore has been allocated to promote Yoga in the city; yoga trainers will made available across the city.