Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN)?
A. It is a non-lapsable reserve fund for Health in the Public Account.
B. Proceeds of share of health in the Health and Education Cess will be credited into PMSSN.
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN) as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for share of Health from the proceeds of Health and Education Cess levied under Section 136-b of Finance Act, 2007. It is A non-lapsable reserve fund for Health in the Public Account; Proceeds of share of health in the Health and Education Cess will be credited into PMSSN.