States call for urgent GST meet to cut cost of medical equipment, drugs

Updated : Apr 19, 2021 07:11
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Editorji News Desk

States are urging the centre to call for an urgent GST meet to reduce cost of medicines and medical equipment. 

States are demanding exemption of key Covid drugs like Remdesivir, medical grade oxygen used in oxygen cylinders, and related supplements, which currently attract 12%.

The GST council has not had a meeting for the last six months. 

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