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Establishment of AHP Institutes BUDGET
Existing institutions for Allied Health Professionals 2026-27
(AHPs) will be upgraded. New AHP institutions will
also be established in both the private and government
sectors. This will cover
10 selected subject areas, AYUSH: Three new
including optometry,
radiology, anesthesia, AIIMS to be established
OT technology, applied n Three new All India Institutes of
psychology, and Ayurveda will be established for patients
behavioral health. One using traditional medicine systems.
lakh AHPs will be added
over the next 5 years. n AYUSH pharmacies, drug testing
laboratories, and evidence-based research
Veterinarians facilities will also be upgraded, along
A loan-linked capital with the WHO Global Centre for
subsidy has been proposed Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar.
to increase the number of
veterinary professionals AYUSH Ministry Budget
to over 20,000, thereby
supporting the establishment ₹4,408.93 crore
of private veterinary
colleges, veterinary hospitals,
diagnostic laboratories, and
breeding facilities in the private sector.

Biopharma Shakti (Strategy for Through the creation of medical
Healthcare through Knowledge, hubs, through allied health
Technology, and Innovation) professionals, by promoting
Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer,
and autoimmune disorders are increasing rapidly in the Orange Economy (i.e.,
the country. Therefore, Biopharma SHAKTI has been audio-visuals and gaming),
proposed with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over the
next 5 years to develop India as a global biopharma by encouraging tourism, and
manufacturing hub. This will include the establishment of through the Khelo India Mission,
3 new National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education
and Research and the upgradation of 7 existing doors of new opportunities will
institutions, along with a biopharma-focused network. open for the youth.
This will also create a network of over 1,000 accredited
Indian clinical trial sites. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

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