The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi will implement Centre’s Ayushman Bharat Yojana scheme, said Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia while presenting Delhi budget for 2020-21.

The announcement to implement the government’s flagship in Delhi comes at a time when India has stepped up efforts to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak.

A total budget of Rs 65,000 crore was announced by Sisodia, who is also the state finance minister.

In addition, Sisodia also announced that the electricity subsidy scheme will continue in the next financial year and a total of Rs 2,028 crore has been outlined for the same.

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