India eyes global pharma dominance with a ₹5,000 crore revitalisation plan

The initiative, part of the Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme—launched in August 2023 for a five-year period—seeks to boost domestic R&D and reduce India’s reliance on imported technology. Also read: DCGI seeks post-market surveillance data on 2 combination drugs within 3 months “We are planning to float the expression … Read more

Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme expanded to cover elderly above 70 | India News

The Centre on Wednesday approved health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of income under the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), regardless of their socio-economic status. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while announcing the Cabinet’s decision while addressing the media said that this will benefit … Read more