Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr emergency response package to fight Covid-19

The central government on Thursday approved a Rs 23,000 crore relief package for combating Covid-19 and dealing with issues which occurred during the second wave.

Addressing the media after the first Cabinet meeting following the reshuffle, newly appointed health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said Rs 8,000 crore will be provided to the states out of the Rs 23,000 crore package.

"Rs 23,000 crore package will be given to deal with the problems that occurred in the second wave of Covid-19. It will be used jointly by the central and state governments to boost emergency health infrastructure," Mandaviya said.