Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Impose Cess On Pan Masala Manufacturing For Health, Security Funding
Published on: Dec. 5, 2025, 9:48 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the Health and National Security Cess on pan masala manufacturing units. Revenue generated will be shared with states for health schemes. The bill, passed by Lok Sabha, aims to augment resources for public health and national security. Sitharaman noted Centre transferred ₹6.49 lakh crore in cess to states, exceeding collections.
