With respect to Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN), which of the statements given below is correct?

[A] It has been set up as a single lapsable reserve fund for a share of Health.

[B] It will be made from the share of health in the proceeds of Health and Education Cess.

[C] The fund will be administered and maintained by the Ministry of Finance.

[D] Both (a) and (b)

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: About Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN):

This program will ensure access to universal & affordable health care through a fund that does not lapse at the end of the financial year.

Features:

It has been set up as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for a share of Health.
It will be made from the share of health in the proceeds of Health and Education Cess.
The fund will be administered and maintained by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Fund utilization: The fund will be utilized for the following flagship schemes of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare:

Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs)

National Health Mission

Source: ForumIAS