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WAY FORWARD

n For serious diseases, it is necessary to have a good
and modern health infrastructure in the country.
Achievements that served One and a half lakh health and wellness centers are
being set up across the country to provide testing
as the foundation... facilities near homes and better first aid facilities.

n India has paid special attention to the health sector n The Prime Minister's Ayushman Bharat Health
in the budget of recent years. Continuous efforts Infrastructure Mission is bringing critical health
are being made to reduce India's reliance on foreign infrastructure to smaller towns and cities. As a
countries. result, new hospitals are being built in small towns,
n The entire government is working together to provide and a thriving healthcare ecosystem is emerging.
healthcare, not just the Ministry of Health.
n Many new opportunities are being provided
n Human resources, like health infrastructure, are a top to entrepreneurs, investors, and health-care
priority. professionals in this area as well.
n Several new schemes have been launched in recent n Because of 5G technology, many new opportunities
years to explore the possibilities in the pharmaceutical
and medical device sectors. Medical Device Park and are opening up for startups in this sector. Drone
Bulk Drug Park are being developed. technology is revolutionising drug delivery and
testing logistics. This is creating opportunities for
n We are ensuring healthy motherhood and childhood entrepreneurs.
through programmes such as the PM Matru Vandana
Yojana and Mission Indradhanush. Yoga, Ayurveda, n In recent years, the medical device sector has
and the Fit India Movement have all aided in disease grown at a rate of 12 to 14 percent. This market will
prevention. reach Rs 4 lakh crore in the next 2–3 years.

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Over the years, more than n The development of a skilled workforce for future

has begun. We can cross the Rs 10 lakh crore
new medical colleges have opened, resulting market if we work together with the private sector
in a twofold increase in medical seats and academia.
compared to 2014.
n In the IITs and other institutions, biomedical
engineering and similar courses will be launched
to provide training in the manufacturing of medical
equipment. Work will also be done collaboratively
on how to increase private sector participation and
maximise coordination between industry, academia,
and government.
n A new Center of Excellence programme is being
launched to promote pharmaceutical research and
innovation.
n The World Health Organization's Global
With the help of tele-consultation services such as Center for Traditional Medicine is being
e-Sanjeevani, 10 crore people have benefited built in India, due to India's efforts.
from online consultations with doctors while
sitting at home.

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