<h1>India Allocates Rs. 8,453.92 Crore to Boost Rural and Urban Healthcare Infrastructure Across 19 States.</h1> The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has allocated Rs. 8,453.92 crore as a health sector grant to rural and urban local bodies across 19 states. This funding, recommended by the Fifteenth Finance Commission, aims to enhance primary healthcare infrastructure and address critical system gaps. The overall health grants total Rs. 70,051 crore, with Rs. 43,928 crore designated for rural and Rs. 26,123 crore for urban areas. Key interventions include diagnostic infrastructure support, public health units, and health and wellness centers. The involvement of local governments is intended to improve primary healthcare delivery and accountability, with additional grants pending for nine other states.