New Delhi, March 17 -- Emphasising that health insurance is a priority for this government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the Centre want to extend insurance coverage to the poorest of the poor, so that the cashless system can be brought in.
Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, she highlighted the government's efforts in prioritising the health insurance market.
"In December 2025, we brought in a Bill whereby we had increased the FDI coverage to 100pc, primarily aiming to bring greater penetration and deepen the insurance market," she said.
"I would like to highlight the fact that the IRDAI, the insurance regulator, has notified Insurance Regulatory Development Authority Rules for the rural social sector ...