Farmers covered under the nano urea promotion campaign
In order to promote the use of Nano Fertilizers, including Nano Urea and Nano DAP, and to increase their adoption amongst all the farmers, the following steps have been taken: i. Use of Nano Fertilizers, including Nano Urea and Nano DAP, are promoted through different activities such as awareness camps, webinars, field demonstrations, Kisan Sammelans […]
Strengthening pharmaceutical self‑reliance
The key outcomes and the details regarding companies, incentive outlays and domestic capacity added since inception are as follows: The Department of Pharmaceuticals is implementing the scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP), with financial outlay of ₹5,000 crore. Under this, seven Centres of Excellence (CoEs) have been set up, […]
Update on National TB Elimination Programme
The National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) is implemented under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM). To identify undiagnosed TB cases, reducing TB-related deaths and preventing new infections across the country, the NTEP has implemented a renewed approach which includes mapping of vulnerable population, screening with Chest X-ray, upfront Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) […]
Government Implements Comprehensive Measures to Boost Exports and Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing
It is the constant endeavour of the Government to boost India’s exports including promoting of MSME participation in global trade though export incentives, trade promotion events, and digital platforms to streamline processes. A major thrust has been placed on expanding market access through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Notably, India signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade […]
NABL launches new Medical Application Portal for ISO 15189:2022 applicant laboratories
The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), today launched its new Medical Application Portal designed for ISO 15189:2022 applicant laboratories. The online portal was unveiled during a virtual event titled “GOING LIVE”, marking a major step in NABL’s mission to enhance ease, […]
Update on National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission
Under National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM), screenings are conducted at all health facilities from District Hospitals up to Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) level across the country for diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease. As on date, a total of 30 Point of care tests (PoCT) and 5 Non-Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Assays validated tests […]
Nepal eliminates rubella
New Delhi | 18 August 2025: The World Health Organization today announced Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, a remarkable achievement for a country making concerted efforts to protect its people from vaccine preventable diseases. Rubella, or German measles, is a highly contagious viral infection. It is particularly serious for pregnant women […]
Government e Marketplace marks 9th Foundation Day; records ₹5.4 lakh crore GMV in FY 2024–25
Government e Marketplace (GeM) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day. Launched in 2016 to promote transparent, inclusive and efficient public procurement in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,” the platform has grown into a digital procurement system connecting sellers and service providers across the country, including women entrepreneurs, startups, micro and […]
Prices of drugs in India are regulated as per the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (“DPCO, 2013”)
Prices of drugs in India are regulated as per the provisions of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (“DPCO, 2013”). The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) fixes ceiling prices of scheduled medicines specified in the First Schedule to DPCO, 2013. Further, as per the provisions of DPCO, 2013, the ceiling prices of scheduled medicines are […]
Sale of Addictive Pain killers/Psychotropic Drugs by Online Pharmacies
Sale and distribution of drugs including painkillers and psychotropic drugs are regulated by the State Licencing Authorities (SLAs) appointed by State Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the rules made thereunder. SLAs are empowered under the said Act and rules for implementation of its provisions and monitoring and in case of non-compliance, […]
