<h1>Finance Commission and Health Ministry Discuss Rs. 6.04 Lakh Crore Fund Boost and 2.5% GDP Health Spending by 2025.</h1> The Finance Commission met with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to discuss revising fund requirements to Rs. 6.04 lakh crore in light of COVID-19. The Ministry emphasized increasing public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025, focusing on primary health care, and boosting state health spending. Proposals include earmarking funds for health, using a Composite Health Index for performance incentives, and addressing urban health and post-COVID reforms. The Ministry seeks additional resources equivalent to 0.4% of GDP annually for states to meet National Health Policy targets. The Commission acknowledged the need for increased health sector funding and workforce development.