[march]Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN)

Question 1

What?

Answer 1

non-lapsable reserve fund for Health in the Public Account.

Question 2

It’s source?

Answer 2

Proceeds of share of health in the Health and Education Cess will be credited into PMSSN

Question 3

Fund will be utilized where?

Answer 3

1. Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
2. Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs).
3. National Health Mission.
4. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).

Question 4

What is Health and Education Cess?

Answer 4

In 2018,existing 3% Education Cess was replaced by 4% Health and Education Cess.

Question 5

What is cess?

Answer 5

additional tax besides the existing tax which cannot be used for or diverted to other purposes

Question 6

how is sucharge different from cess?

Answer 6

Surcharge is mostly permanant ,cess is for specific task.