Higher allocation for Preventive Healthcare needed in the Budget- Inputs shared by Mr D.S. Negi, IAS (Retd.), CEO, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre

India is one of the youngest nations with over 60% population under the age of 35 years. However the disease burden is quite acute. Especially lifestyle induced illnesses are taking a heavy toll. We would expect the Government to apportion larger funds towards preventive health and wellness segments