Karnataka plans VAT on fuel to fund BPL family health insurance

The Karnataka government is considering imposing a 50-paisa to Re 1 cess on every litre of petrol and diesel sold in the state to generate funds for a Universal Health Scheme for below-poverty-line (BPL) cardholders. The proposed cess is expected to generate Rs 1,200 crore to Rs 1,500 crore per year, enabling the implementation...