To put this in historical perspective, we note that the type and size of grants-in-aid have varied over a period of time. There have been five different types of grants: (a) revenue deficit grants, (b) grants for local governments, (c) grants for disaster management, (d) sector-specific grants and (e) State-specific grants. Except for the revenue

... See more

Jharkhand's health budget has grown consistently from Rs. 3,716 crores in 2021-22 to Rs. 5,365 crores in 2024-25, representing 44.4% growth over three years. This expansion reflects both nominal growth accommodating inflation and real growth indicating increased prioritization. The per capita health expenditure has increased from Rs. 858 to Rs.... See more

Besides revenue deficit grants, we have recommended grants and incentives for various sectors. These grants revolve around four main themes. The first is social sector, where we have focused on health and education critical to a large and particularly vulnerable subset of the population. Both these sectors face unprecedented challenges with the

... See more