The evaluation of 13 applications received in the fourth round under the PLI Scheme for White Goods has resulted in the provisional selection of five applicants, with a committed investment of ₹863 crore, all engaged in the manufacturing of air conditioner (AC) components. These five companies are expected to achieve a total production of ₹8,337.24 crore and generate 1,799 additional direct jobs by FY 2027–28.
Overall, a total of 85 companies selected under the PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) are expected to make investments of ₹11,198 crore, leading to cumulative production of ₹1,90,050 crore over the scheme period.
Eight applicants have been referred to the Committee of Experts (CoE) for detailed examination and recommendations. Details of the provisionally selected applicants are placed at Annexure.
This initiative is expected to significantly strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and drive economic growth in the sector. Under the scheme, manufacturers of Air Conditioners will produce components such as compressors, copper tubes (plain and/or grooved), control assemblies for IDUs and ODUs, heat exchangers, and BLDC motors, among others. Similarly, for LED Lights, components including LED chip packaging, LED drivers, LED engines, LED light management systems, and metallized films for capacitors, among others, will be manufactured in India.
The Union Cabinet approved the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) on 7 April 2021, with a total outlay of ₹6,238 crore, to be implemented from FY 2021–22 to FY 2028–29. The scheme was subsequently notified by DPIIT on 16 April 2021.
The PLI Scheme for White Goods aims to create a robust domestic component ecosystem for the Air Conditioners and LED Lights industry and position India as an integral part of the global supply chains. The scheme offers incentives ranging from 6% to 4% on a reducing basis on incremental sales for a period of five years, following the base year and a one-year gestation period. Domestic Value Addition is expected to increase from the current 20–25% to 75–80%.
Annexure
Table : Applicants provisionally selected in the 4th Round of PLI Scheme for White Goods
| S.No. | Applicant | Products to be manufactured | Committed Investment(Rs Cr.) |
| 1 | KIRLOSKAR PNEUMATIC COMPANY LIMITED | 1.Compressor2. Motors3. Heat Exchangers4. Sheet Metal Components | 320 |
| 2 | INDO ASIA COPPER LIMITED | Copper Tube (Plain and/or grooved) | 258.97 |
| 3 | GODREJ & BOYCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD | 1. Heat Exchangers2. Sheet Metal Components3. Plastic Moulding Components | 58.69 |
| 4 | KRYON TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED | 1.Control Assemblies for IDU or ODU or Remotes2. Motors | 175 |
| 5 | PRANAV VIKAS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED | 1. Motors2. Cross Flow Fan (CFF)3. Valves & Brass components4. Heat Exchangers5. Sheet Metal components | 50 |
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, is participating in Gulfood 2026 with a strong, expanded and high-impact presence, reinforcing India’s growing stature in the global agri-food trade. India is the Partner Country at Gulfood 2026, underscoring its strategic importance as a reliable sourcing destination and a key contributor to global food security and resilient supply chains.
India’s participation at Gulfood 2026 marks a significant scale-up compared to previous editions. The Indian Pavilion has doubled in size compared to last year, reflecting the expanding footprint of Indian agri-food exports, increasing global demand for Indian products and enhanced participation from exporters, institutions and startups.
India’s participation spans a total exhibition area of 1,434 square metres, featuring 161 exhibitors across a wide range of categories, including processed foods, fresh and frozen products, pulses, grains and cereals, beverages, value-added food products and agri-export startups. The Indian Pavilion brings together exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), cooperatives, startups, State Government agencies and national institutions, presenting a comprehensive view of India’s agri-food ecosystem and export readiness.
Exhibitors from 25 States and regions are participating, reflecting India’s vast agricultural and regional diversity. These include Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal (including Kolkata and Siliguri), Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra (including Mumbai), Meghalaya, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The participation highlights region-specific agri-products, GI-tagged items, organic produce and value-added food products, demonstrating India’s expanding engagement in international agri-trade.
India’s presence at Gulfood 2026 is further strengthened by participation from key national institutions and government bodies, including NAFED, National Cooperative Exports Limited, National Horticulture Board, Uttarakhand Horticulture Board, Spices Board India, Tea Board of India, National Turmeric Board, Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), All India Rice Exporters Association, IOPEPC, The Rice Exporters Association Chhattisgarh (TREACG), COMFED – Bihar State Milk Cooperative Federation Ltd., Punjab State Cooperative Supply & Marketing Federation Ltd., Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Bihar, Sikkim Organic Farming Development Agency, and The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative Limited (CAMPCO), among others.
A key highlight of India’s participation is the BHARATI Pavilion, APEDA’s flagship initiative to promote export-ready agri-food and agri-tech startups. Located in the Startup Zone at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the BHARATI Pavilion features eight high-potential Indian startups, selected through a national-level process from over 100 applicants. These startups are showcasing innovative products, technology-driven solutions and export-enabling offerings aligned with APEDA’s Farm to Foreign vision.
The Indian Pavilion also features a dedicated Culinary Area, where a renowned chef will conduct live demonstrations of Indian cuisines. This experiential zone highlights India’s rich culinary heritage, diverse regional flavours and the versatility of Indian ingredients, enhancing buyer engagement and global appreciation of Indian food products.
The product showcase includes a comprehensive Pulses, Grains and Cereals section, displaying a wide range of Indian varieties and reinforcing India’s position as one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of staple food commodities. The displays emphasise quality, sustainability, traceability and compliance with international standards to meet global market requirements.
Gulfood 2026 is being organised across two major venues, with India having a strong and visible presence at both locations. Dubai Expo City hosts the World Food Hall, Pulses, Grains and Cereals Hall and Gulfood Green, focusing on sustainability, innovation and future food systems. The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) hosts the Beverage Hall and the Startup Hall, including the BHARATI Pavilion.
India’s participation at Gulfood 2026 is aligned with the opportunities emerging from the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which has strengthened bilateral trade ties and enhanced market access for Indian agri and food products in the Gulf region.
In addition to the exhibition presence, APEDA is undertaking extensive exclusive branding and high-impact promotional activities across prominent locations in Dubai as part of India’s Partner Country status at Gulfood 2026. These include branding at metro stations, bus wraps, gas stations, panel branding and other high-visibility outdoor formats, significantly enhancing India’s visibility and brand recall.
Through this comprehensive and expanded participation, APEDA aims to strengthen buyer–seller linkages, promote Indian brands globally, support startups and exporters, showcase India’s agri-food diversity, and further consolidate India’s role as a reliable, innovation-driven and sustainable player in the global agri-food value chain.
The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition (VGRE) 2026, organized by the Government of Gujarat at Marwadi University, Rajkot, from 11th to 15th January 2026, concluded with enthusiastic participation from visitors across India and abroad. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) marked a significant presence at the exhibition through the establishment of a comprehensive Health Pavilion in Hall No. 6.
Spread over approximately 700 square meters, the Health Pavilion was conceptualized around the theme “Swasthya Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and showcased the Government of India’s people-centric approach to strengthening public health systems. The pavilion was jointly inaugurated on 11th January 2026 by senior officers of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, along with officials from the State Government and District Health Agencies.
The pavilion featured 26 stalls representing 12 Programme Divisions of MoHFW, with active participation from the State Government and District Health Agencies. Throughout the five-day exhibition, the pavilion offered a wide range of free healthcare services, screenings, counselling, and awareness activities for the general public. These included counselling on HIV and mental health; awareness sessions on Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), fluorosis prevention, Eat Right India, One Health, and Health Technology Assessment in India; as well as screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, blood group, oral cancer, eye and ear health. Services related to geriatric assessment and basic geriatric rehabilitation were also provided.
In addition to clinical and informational services, the pavilion hosted several engaging outreach activities aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and community participation. These included Nukkad Natak performances by the TB and Immunization teams of the Government of Gujarat, live CPR demonstrations by the Rural Health Training Center, Najafgarh, New Delhi, and a health-themed quiz competition with prize distribution. A dedicated space featuring traditional, screen-free games was also created to engage visitors, particularly children, and encourage healthy recreational practices.
The Health Pavilion received an overwhelming and encouraging response from visitors, including foreign nationals, and emerged as one of the major attractions of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition 2026. The strong public participation reflected growing awareness of and trust in Government health initiatives and highlighted the extensive reach and impact of MoHFW’s flagship programmes.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reaffirms its commitment to advancing the vision of “Swasthya Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” through sustained innovation, collaborative efforts with States and stakeholders, and the continued implementation of inclusive, accessible, and quality healthcare initiatives across the country.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the “Startup Pe Charcha” interaction at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, highlighted that one of the most visible transformations in a resurgent and new India is the growing self-confidence among the country’s youth. He noted that young Indians today are increasingly willing to take risks, pursue entrepreneurship and experiment with ideas, marking a significant shift from earlier hesitations around career choices. The Minister said that this self-confidence reflects a fundamental change in India’s mindset towards innovation and future-ready growth.
During the interaction, Shri Goyal engaged with several founders and achievers present at the event. Responding to a question on sectors with high growth potential, the Minister identified tourism and skill development as areas offering significant opportunities, both in terms of national requirements and entrepreneurial success. He emphasised the need to integrate technology into these sectors to reach wider sections of the population, particularly in rural areas. He also underlined the importance of training, re-training and re-skilling to prepare India’s workforce for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and cyber security.
On Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the Minister said that India’s recent agreements with developed economies provide significant opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs. He explained that these agreements create certainty and confidence for investors while opening new markets for Indian goods and services. He encouraged startups to explore startup-to-startup collaborations and partnerships with countries abroad to attract investment and expand globally, highlighting opportunities across services, mobility, payments, sustainability, renewable energy and advanced technologies.
On deep-tech innovation, the Minister expressed optimism about the progress being made across the country. He noted that recent policy discussions have brought sharper focus to deep-tech development and said that the second ₹10,000-crore Startup Fund of Funds announced by the Government will significantly support deep-tech startups, particularly at early and critical stages of growth. He added that his interactions with incubators and academic institutions across the country reflect strong momentum in this sector.
Addressing concerns related to sectors such as handicrafts, Shri Goyal highlighted the importance of integrating technology into inventory management to enable artisans to access digital and e-commerce platforms. He stated that the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is willing to support such efforts by facilitating onboarding, inventory digitisation and market access, including through integration with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
Referring to India’s space startup ecosystem, Shri Goyal noted that over 350 startups are currently operating in the sector, with deep-tech innovation at their core. He said the sector has crossed a valuation of USD 2 billion, with the Government aiming to support the emergence of multiple unicorns in the coming years.
The interaction was held in the presence of Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia; Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Sanjiv; Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Boat, Shri Aman Gupta; Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, OYO Rooms, Shri Ritesh Agarwal; and Co-founder, Minimalist, Shri Mohit Yadav.
Concluding the interaction, the Minister emphasised the importance of building strong domestic supply chains by connecting startups and small enterprises with large investors and manufacturers. He stated that institutions such as Invest India and DPIIT are working to facilitate these linkages, enabling startups to access captive demand, capital and scale. He encouraged entrepreneurs to explore emerging opportunities, take calculated risks and leverage India’s unmatched talent base to drive innovation-led growth.
Calling the ten-year journey of Startup India a revolution shaped by millions of dreams and youthful imagination, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the initiative has gone far beyond being a government scheme to become a defining movement of new India, while addressing startup founders, innovators, and young entrepreneurs at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on National Startup Day, today.
Highlighting that India has emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem in just ten years, he noted that the number of startups has grown from fewer than 500 in 2014 to over two lakh today, while the count of unicorns has risen from four to nearly 125, with Indian startups increasingly launching IPOs, creating jobs, and attracting global attention.
The Prime Minister said that nearly 44,000 startups were registered in 2025 alone—the highest in any single year—underscoring the accelerating momentum of the ecosystem. Recalling interactions with young innovators from sectors such as agriculture, fintech, mobility, health, and sustainability, he said their ideas, confidence, and ambition reflected a new India focused on solving real-world problems. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at meeting the youth and praised their courage to dream big, stating that Startup India has given them an open sky to innovate and that many of the young entrepreneurs present today would themselves become future case studies in India’s startup success story.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the event said that ten years ago today, the Prime Minister of India presented a new line of thought to the nation, calling upon the youth to transform themselves from job seekers into job generators. He stated that the country is proud to witness this transformation clearly taking shape under the Prime Minister’s leadership.
Shri Goyal recalled that when the Startup India initiative was launched in 2016, there were only about 400 startups in the country. Today, the movement has expanded significantly, with over two lakh startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). He added that these startups have generated an estimated 21 lakh jobs across the country.
Highlighting the widespread impact of Startup India, the Minister said that during his interactions with students and faculty members at university convocations, he witnesses a new sense of confidence among the youth. He noted that several campuses have transformed into “mini Shark Tanks”, with students eager to convert their ideas into reality. This change, he said, has been made possible through the visionary leadership and constant encouragement of the Prime Minister.
Sharing his experience of engaging with startups at IIT Madras’ Centre for Innovation, Shri Goyal said he was deeply impressed by the enthusiasm, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities of the students. He emphasized that their talent and skills reflect India’s potential to address global challenges and showcase innovation on the world stage.
The Minister noted that Indian startups are currently active in over 50 sectors, including Deep Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Agri-Tech, Space Tech, Drone Technology, Aerospace, and Rocket Technology. He said startups are prospering across all essential and high-impact sectors of the economy.
To strengthen the startup ecosystem, Shri Goyal recalled that the Government constituted a Fund of Funds worth ₹10,000 crore in 2016 to provide seed capital and enable startups to take calculated risks. Following the successful utilisation of the first tranche, a second tranche of ₹10,000 crore was sanctioned in the last Union Budget. He stated that the Government aims to deploy a significant portion of this fund in deep tech and high-tech sectors to further encourage youth entrepreneurship.
The Minister further highlighted that the Prime Minister has announced a ₹1 lakh crore fund dedicated to research, development, and innovation, which will support researchers, scientists, and startups in undertaking advanced research in deep tech at par with global standards.
Shri Goyal pointed out that startups are now present in every corner of the country, with nearly 50 per cent originating from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, demonstrating that the startup revolution has truly become an Indian movement. He cited the North Eastern region as a prime example, noting the commendable work of startups in Sikkim and the collaboration between tea cultivators and youth in Assam to introduce modern farming techniques. In southern India, he said Andhra Pradesh is emerging as the drone capital of the country, while Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have become hubs for deep tech and AI startups.
Stating that the world views India with great optimism, Shri Goyal said that during foreign delegations and Free Trade Agreement negotiations, several countries have expressed keen interest in establishing startup bridges with India. He estimated that nearly 100 countries are seeking to collaborate with India’s startup ecosystem through inter-startup coordination platforms.
The Minister concluded by expressing confidence that the seed of Startup India, sown under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, will continue to flourish and play a pivotal role in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat, a dream shared by 140 crore Indians.
As India completes a landmark decade of the Startup India initiative, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, commemorates ten years of sustained policy-driven efforts to build a strong, inclusive, and innovation-led entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. The celebrations culminate today, with the observance of National Startup Day and the Result Declaration Ceremony of the 5th editions of the States’ Startup Ranking Exercise and the National Startup Awards, bringing together key stakeholders from across the startup ecosystem.
Launched on 16th January 2016 by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Startup India was envisioned as a transformative initiative to nurture innovation, promote entrepreneurship, and enable investment-driven growth with a vision of India being a nation of job creators instead of job seekers.
Over the past ten years, the initiative has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s economic and innovation architecture, strengthening institutional mechanisms, expanding access to capital and mentorship, and fostering an environment where startups can scale across sectors and geographies. In recognition of the critical role played by startups in nation-building, socio-economic development, and self-reliance, the Prime Minister, in 2022, declared 16 January as National Startup Day.
Over the past decade, the Indian startup ecosystem has recorded unprecedented expansion, with more than 2,00,000 startups recognised by DPIIT across the country. These enterprises have emerged as key drivers of employment generation, innovation-led economic growth, and the strengthening of domestic value chains across diverse sectors. Through sustained policy support, institutional facilitation, and ecosystem-wide collaboration, the Startup India initiative continues to advance the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 by fostering entrepreneurship as a catalyst for inclusive growth, technological advancement, and long-term economic resilience.
As part of the National Startup Day celebrations, DPIIT announced the results of the fifth edition of the National Startup Awards (NSA 5.0) and the States’ Startup Ranking Exercise (SRF 5.0), two flagship initiatives that have emerged as key national platforms for driving ecosystem performance and recognising excellence across the startup landscape.
The National Startup Awards are designed to recognise startups that demonstrate excellence in innovation, scalability, and societal impact, while providing a structured national platform to showcase high-impact enterprises. The fifth edition of the Awards, coinciding with the ten-year milestone of Startup India, reflects the evolving maturity of the ecosystem through the introduction of new and future-oriented award categories. Spread across 20 award categories, this edition of the National Startup Awards include recognition for startups from Tier II and Tier III cities, deep-tech innovation, and emerging sectors aligned with national development priorities.
The States’ Startup Ranking Framework serves as a practical policy and governance tool to assess how effectively States and Union Territories are enabling startup growth on the ground. By encouraging both healthy competition and collaboration among state governments, the framework supports the development of strong, well-functioning startup ecosystems across the country.
The fifth edition of the States’ Startup Ranking Framework builds on lessons from previous editions and places greater emphasis on measurable outcomes, long-term sustainability, and the resilience of startup ecosystems. States and Union Territories are evaluated across six reform areas and nineteen clearly defined action points, covering policy and institutional support, physical and digital infrastructure, access to funding, market access and linkages, capacity building for entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders, and innovation-led growth. Participation from 34 States and Union Territories in the current edition reflects a shared national commitment to improving implementation, strengthening ecosystem maturity, and enabling startups to grow and scale across regions.
The National Startup Awards and the States’ Startup Ranking Exercise have decisively shaped how startup success is recognised and how ecosystem performance is measured across the country. By rewarding high-performing startups and assessing government action at the State level, these initiatives have driven accountability, raised standards, and accelerated the pace of ecosystem development nationwide.
As Startup India completes ten years, this decade stands out for clear policy intent, consistent execution, and growing entrepreneurial confidence. Startups today are not only engines of innovation and job creation but also critical contributors to economic strength and self-reliance, reinforcing India’s position as a leading global destination for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Annexure–I: National Startup Awards (NSA 5.0) – Category-wise Winners
| Award Category | Startup Name | State / UT |
| Agri-Innovation Award | AREETE | Maharashtra |
| Aspire award | FUSELAGE INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | Kerala |
| Best Deeptech Startup Award | TRINANO TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Maharashtra |
| Bootstrapped Award | PUMP ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED | Karnataka |
| Circular Economy Innovator Award | ECOSTP TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Karnataka |
| Community Development Catalyst | CREDITBUCKET TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Bihar |
| Creative Industry Disruptive | MEMERAKI RETAIL AND TECH PRIVATE LIMITED | Haryana |
| F&B Trailblazer | Proxi Farma Private Limited | Maharashtra |
| Fintech Revolution Catalyst Award | TIMBLE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Delhi |
| Health-Tech Excellence Award | BLUE PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Maharashtra |
| Humanitarian Impact | KUBERJEE TECH PRIVATE LIMITED | Gujarat |
| Inclusive Design Excellence | GLOVATRIX PRIVATE LIMITED | Maharashtra |
| Innovation Trailblazers | SUNFOX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Uttarakhand |
| Make in India Excellence | GOAT ROBOTICS PRIVATE LIMITED | Tamil Nadu |
| NextGen Innovator | Meine Electric Automotives Private Limited | Delhi |
| Rising StarAward | AVIOTRON AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED | Rajasthan |
| Supply Chain Startup of the Year | UdyogYantra Technologies Private Limited | Delhi |
| Urban Mobility Excellence | ENTUPLE E-MOBILITY PRIVATE LIMITED | Karnataka |
| Visionary Award for Infrastructure | HYPHEN SCS PRIVATE LIMITED | Uttar Pradesh |
| Women-Led Innovator | ARIVATION FASHIONTECH PRIVATE LIMITED | Haryana |
Annexure–II: States’ Startup Ranking Framework (SRF 5.0) Results
| Best Performers | |
| Category A | Gujarat |
| Category B | Arunachal Pradesh, Goa |
| Top Performers | |
| Category A | Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh |
| Category B | Himachal Pradesh |
| Leaders | |
| Category A | Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttarakhand |
| Category B | Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland |
| Aspiring Leaders | |
| Category A | Assam, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha |
| Category B | Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura |
| Emerging Startup Ecosystems | |
| Category A | Chhattisgarh, NCT of Delhi |
| Category B | Chandigarh; Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; Ladakh; Lakshadweep; Puducherry |
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has set up a comprehensive Health Pavilion at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition 2026, underway at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, from 11th to 15th January 2026, to showcase flagship health programmes of the Government of India.
The Health Pavilion, spread over approximately 700 square metres, was jointly inaugurated by senior officers of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, along with representatives from the State Government and District Health Authorities, today. Conceptualised around the theme “Swasthya Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”, the pavilion reflects the Government of India’s commitment to strengthening public health systems and fostering a healthy, resilient, and empowered society.
The pavilion comprises 26 stalls representing 12 Programme Divisions of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with active participation from the State Government and District Health Authorities. These stalls are providing a wide range of healthcare services, informational support, and awareness activities to visitors free of cost. To facilitate ease of access and informed engagement, a Programme Division–wise list of services being offered has been prominently displayed at both entry points of the pavilion.
The Ministry’s participation in the exhibition is aimed at promoting preventive healthcare, enhancing public awareness about various Government health programmes, and encouraging active community engagement. To further strengthen outreach and public interaction, the pavilion has been designed to be engaging and informative, with a dedicated interactive zone established to disseminate health-related messages in an innovative and accessible manner.
Following the inauguration, local TB Champions—individuals who have successfully recovered from tuberculosis—shared their experiences and highlighted the pivotal role of Government initiatives in supporting them throughout their treatment and recovery.
In addition, Peer PLHIV (People Living with HIV) shared their testimonies, highlighting the positive impact of Government interventions in improving access to treatment, psychosocial support, and the overall quality of life of individuals affected by HIV & AIDS.
The Health Pavilion has received a highly encouraging response from visitors, including International delegates, and has emerged as a prominent attraction at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition 2026. The sustained public engagement reflects increasing awareness of and confidence in the Government of India’s continued efforts to strengthen the public health system and ensure the delivery of inclusive, accessible, and quality healthcare services.
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reaffirms its commitment to advancing the vision of “Swasthya Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” through sustained innovation, close collaboration with States and stakeholders, and the implementation of people-centric health initiatives across the country.
The Government of India has undertaken various initiatives on advanced, personalized medicine including genomics, precision diagnostics and targeted therapies.
The ‘GENOMEINDIA’, funded by the Department of Biotechnology of the Central Government has completed whole genome sequencing (WGS) database of over 10,000 individuals representing all major population groups, across the country. GenomeIndia data represents Government of India's commitment to scientific inquiry and is poised to reshape health and science in India and beyond, fostering sustainable development through democratizing and disseminating this national genetic resource knowledge.
Ministry of Science and Technology has also launched the state-of-the-art Phenome India ‘National Biobank’ at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in New Delhi. The Biobank aims to serve as the backbone of a nationwide cohort study, collecting comprehensive genomic, lifestyle, and clinical data from 10 thousand individuals across the country.
Department of Biotechnology has informed that under the BioE3 Policy, it has identified Precision Biotherapeutics as one of the thematic areas. Under this thematic area, DBT facilitates R&D, and manufacturing of indigenous mRNA therapeutics, monoclonal antibodies and Cell and Gene Therapies, by industry and academia, as cost effective solutions for improved health outcomes. The support traverses discovery and application oriented research to bridging the gap for scale up.
As reported by the Department of Biotechnology, Unique Methods for Management of Inherited Disorders (UMMID) initiative was started by them to address the burden of genetic disorders in the country. One of the components of the UMMID initiative is establishing NIDAN Kendras (National Inherited Disorders Administration Kendras) for providing clinical care broadly encompassing the activities of prenatal testing for genetic disorders, newborn screening for relatively common treatable genetic metabolic disorders, and genetic counseling of pregnant mothers carrying fetuses with high risk of genetic disorder.
Further, DBT supports Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance Consortium programme (InTGS) aiming to catalogue the existing and emerging drug resistance mutations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The initiative aims to leverage genomics and artificial intelligence for a faster and more comprehensive detection of drug resistance and support evidence-based strategies for more effective TB control and management.
The Department of Pharmaceuticals implements the Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) to strengthen research and innovation by supporting projects across the innovation lifecycle from early research to product development and commercialisation. The PRIP scheme provides for disbursement of financial assistance to industries, MSMEs, start-ups for eligible R&D projects for the development or expeditious validation of new medicines; complex generics and biosimilars; and novel medical devices in identified priority areas taken up either in-house or in collaboration with the academia.
The Department of Health Research (DHR) has implemented the DHR-ICMR Advanced Molecular Oncology Diagnostic Services (DIAMOnDS) Scheme, with the aim of providing free of cost advanced molecular oncopathology diagnostic services to the poor and needy lung and breast cancer patients. Through its network of 25 DIAMOnDS centres across the country, the scheme aims to facilitate biomarker based precision and personalized treatment to the cancer patients. Moreover, through its Health Technology Assessment in India (HTAIn) Attached Office, DHR supports cost-effective studies for affordable advanced technology and their integration into National Health Programmes.
DHR through Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) promotes indigenous innovation by supporting high-risk, high-reward R&D to translate new diagnostics, drugs, biologics and medical devices from proof-of-concept to product development, including patient-specific and targeted therapies. This is complemented by national facilities such as mPRAGATI at IIT Delhi for precision design, fabrication, testing and validation.
Further DHR through its Human Resource Development (HRD) scheme supports capacity building in health research including personalised medicine and advanced technologies. ICMR through its pioneer initiatives like MedTech Mitra, Patent Mitra and Clinical Trial Network – INTENT supports regulatory handholding and clinical trials respectively. This support system is assisting quick translation of useful products and tools for betterment of health of the people.
ICMR has played a central role in shaping India’s environment for ethical research on advanced biomedical technologies by issuing national ethical guidelines governing biomedical research, biobanking, genomic data use, and secondary analysis of clinical samples and by co-developing national guidelines for gene therapy product development and oversight, providing a facilitatory pathway for advanced and targeted therapies.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) observed its 4th Establishment Anniversary today in New Delhi in India’s efforts to promote exports of traditional systems of medicine and wellness products.
Since its formation, AYUSHEXCIL has undertaken several initiatives focused on capacity building of exporters, facilitation of export procedures and regulatory compliance, and the organisation of B2B meetings, international exhibitions, seminars, and outreach programmes in key overseas markets.
Exports of AYUSH and herbal products have registered a growth of 6.11 per cent, increasing from USD 649.2 million in 2023–24 to USD 688.89 million in 2024–25. Following the establishment of AYUSHEXCIL, this growth has accelerated, reflecting enhanced global outreach and rising international demand for India’s traditional medicine and herbal products.
India’s traditional medicine systems (AYUSH) have also received formal recognition in bilateral trade agreements, including the India–Oman CEPA and the India–New Zealand FTA, with dedicated annexes on health-related services and traditional medicine. AYUSHEXCIL has been entrusted with anchoring the Ayush Quality Mark programme of the Ministry of Ayush, launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister during the 2nd WHO Summit on Traditional Medicine (17–19 December 2025), marking a key milestone in strengthening quality assurance and global recognition of AYUSH products.
As AYUSHEXCIL enters its fifth year, the Council aims to further strengthen international cooperation, leverage opportunities under Free Trade Agreements, promote quality and certification frameworks, and enhance global acceptance of India’s traditional systems of medicine.
The anniversary underscores India’s growing leadership in the global AYUSH and wellness economy, aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
AYUSHEXCIL was registered as a Section 8 company with the Registrar of Companies, New Delhi, on 4 January 2022, and was formally launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the Global AYUSH Investment and Innovation Summit held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 20 April 2022. Subsequently, the Council was notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on 31 July 2023 as the nodal Export Promotion Council for the AYUSH sector.
The Council functions in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, with support from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, to oversee exports of products and services related to Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Homeopathy, and other Indian traditional healthcare systems.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, today held a comprehensive review meeting with the Health Ministers and senior officials of Rajasthan and Maharashtra to evaluate healthcare delivery mechanisms and fast-track the implementation of priority national health initiatives. The discussions centred on reinforcing public health infrastructure, improving patient-centric services, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and advancing India’s commitment to eliminate tuberculosis as a public health challenge.
During the review, Shri Nadda underlined the critical role of a strong and vigilant drug regulatory system, stressing that end-to-end oversight—from manufacturing to last-mile distribution—is indispensable to ensure quality, safety, and public confidence. He called for adoption of best regulatory practices and emphasised that patient satisfaction, compliance, and regulatory supervision must be pursued as a sustained and continuous endeavour. Reviewing the progress of the Free Drugs and Free Diagnostics Initiatives, the Union Health Minister urged both States to address supply-chain inefficiencies and close monitoring gaps.
Union Health Minister expressed the need for establishing more Jan Aushadhi Kendras and AMRIT Pharmacy stores in these States. He stated that strengthening this network would play a crucial role in further widening access to quality and affordable medicines for the people of these States. During the meeting, the State of Rajasthan highlighted that the establishment of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs should be population-based, particularly to address scattered habitation patterns and ensure effective primary healthcare coverage.
Shri Nadda highlighted that timely and quality diagnostics are foundational to effective healthcare delivery and must be robustly integrated across all levels of care—primary, secondary, and tertiary. He noted that while clinical services depend heavily on doctors, hospital administration and regulatory compliance require professional management structures. Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening regulatory oversight of blood banks, hospital operations, and patient safety standards.
Reaffirming the national resolve to eliminate tuberculosis, Shri Nadda stressed the need for district and block-specific strategies, with intensified screening, diagnostics, treatment adherence, and nutritional support. He emphasised that TB elimination efforts must be driven in mission mode with close and regular monitoring at the grassroots level.
Union Health Minister also proposed conducting sensitisation workshops for Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), encouraging them to actively engage with Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and Block Medical Officers (BMOs) through structured review mechanisms. He reiterated that Jan Bhagidari, or people’s participation, is crucial for strengthening accountability, improving health outcomes, and building trust in public health systems.
The Health Ministers of Rajasthan and Maharashtra assured the Union Health Minister of their full cooperation and commitment to working closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to strengthen implementation and improve outcomes across all priority health programmes.
Shri JP Nadda underscored the importance of the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model and Viability Gap Funding (VGF) in accelerating TB elimination and strengthening health system interventions. He also reiterated the Centre’s continued support to both States through National Health Mission interventions, public-private partnership models, expansion of medical education capacity, viability gap funding, and infrastructure development support. He emphasised that the Union Government remains committed to providing technical assistance, capacity building, and handholding support to address state-specific public health priorities. Shri Nadda stated that similar consultative engagements with Health Ministers of other States would be undertaken in the coming days as part of a mission-mode approach to health sector reforms. The Union Health Minister earlier met State Health Ministers of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Haryana in the last fortnight.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to enhance drug regulation, strengthen diagnostic services, professionalise hospital administration, expand medical education, and accelerate progress towards a TB-free India, reflecting the spirit of cooperative federalism in strengthening the country’s public health architecture.
Senior officials and representatives from the Government of Rajasthan present at the meeting included Shri Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Minister of the Medical & Health Department; Ms. Gayatri A. Rathore, Principal Secretary, Medical & Health and Family Welfare; Dr. Amit Yadav, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM) Rajasthan; Dr. T. Shubhamangala, Commissioner, Food Safety & Drug Control and Additional Mission Director (NHM) Rajasthan; Shri Naresh Kumar Goyal, Commissioner, Medical Education; and Dr. Ravi Prakash Sharma, Director, Medical, Health and Family Welfare.
Maharashtra delegation comprised Shri Prakash Abitkar, Minister for Public Health and Family Welfare; Shri E. Ravendiran, Secretary-2, Public Health Department; Dr. Kadambari Balkawade, Commissioner (Health Services) and Managing Director, National Health Mission (NHM) Maharashtra; Dr. Nitin Ambadekar, Director, Health Services.
Senior officials from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare were also present, including Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary; Ms. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director (NHM); Shri Rajit Punhani, Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI); and Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), among others.
As part of the initial rollout of the Export Promotion Mission, two key interventions under the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN sub-scheme have been launched to strengthen MSME exports and improve access to trade finance.
The first intervention relates to interest subvention for pre- and post-shipment export credit, aimed at reducing the cost of export credit and easing working-capital constraints faced by MSME exporters. Under this intervention, interest subvention will be provided on pre- and post-shipment rupee export credit extended by eligible lending institutions. A base interest subvention of 2.75 per cent has been provided, with a provision for additional incentive for exports to notified under-represented or emerging markets, subject to operational readiness.
The interest subvention will be applicable only to exports covered under a notified positive list of tariff lines at the Harmonised System six-digit level, covering approximately 75 per cent of India’s tariff lines and reflecting high MSME participation. An exporter-wise annual cap of ₹50 lakh per Importer Exporter Code (IEC) has been prescribed for FY 2025–26. The applicable rates will be reviewed bi-annually in March and September, taking into account domestic and global benchmarks.
The positive list has been prepared using a transparent and data-driven methodology, prioritising labour-intensive and capital-intensive sectors, MSME concentration and value addition, while excluding restricted and prohibited items, waste and scrap, and products covered under overlapping incentive schemes. Defence and SCOMET-notified products have been included to support strategic exports. Detailed operational guidelines for this intervention will be issued by the Reserve Bank of India. A pilot rollout will be undertaken, with scope for refinement based on implementation feedback.
The second intervention under NIRYAT PROTSAHAN relates to collateral support for export credit, aimed at addressing collateral constraints faced by MSME exporters and improving access to bank finance. Under this intervention, a collateral guarantee support for export credit is being introduced in partnership with the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). Guarantee coverage of up to 85 per cent will be provided for Micro and Small exporters and up to 65 per cent for Medium exporters, with a maximum outstanding guaranteed exposure of ₹10 crore per exporter in a financial year.
This intervention is designed to complement existing credit guarantee mechanisms and to increase bank lending to export-oriented MSMEs. Detailed guidelines will be notified by CGTMSE, followed by a pilot phase and subsequent integration into a comprehensive revision of export promotion frameworks.
The two interventions will be implemented on a pilot basis with continuous monitoring and data-driven refinements. Through the Export Promotion Mission, the Government aims to lower the cost of exporting, expand access to finance, strengthen India’s export brand and diversify export markets, thereby enabling Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs, to integrate more deeply into global value chains and contribute to sustained export-led growth.
The Government of India has launched a range of interventions under the Export Promotion Mission, a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025, with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore for the period from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. The Mission seeks to strengthen India’s export competitiveness with a sharp focus on MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive sectors, while supporting market diversification and promotion of value-added exports.
The Export Promotion Mission is jointly implemented by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of MSME and Ministry of Finance. The Mission is structured around two integrated sub-schemes, namely NIRYAT PROTSAHAN, which focuses on enabling access to affordable and diversified trade finance, and NIRYAT DISHA, which supports non-financial enablers such as market access, branding, regulatory compliance, logistics and trade intelligence.