Oxfam India's report entitled "Inequality Report 2021: India's Unequal Health Care Story" shows that due to the lack of universal health coverage (UHC), socio-economic inequality permeates the health sector and is marginalized.
42 virology research and diagnostic laboratories will be set up by the Central government. This will be set up under a central scheme during the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. This project will cost Rs 324 crore.