I am also putting great emphasis on deepening of structural reforms, many of which have been announced and many of which are in the offing. Are you saying that structural reforms will continue and you see an economic multiplier because of them? Yes, (we see a) multiplier effect from structural reforms, revenue reforms and expenditure reprioritization. The pandemic has showed up the historic neglect of the health sector, particularly when the Planning Commission existed. We will endorse the 2017 health policy which talks about 2.5% (of GDP) to be devoted to the health sector.

Source: Mint September 17, 2020 00:56 UTC