India holds potential to become global hub for affordable healthcare: Jitendra Singh

October 3, 2025 7:40 PM

India holds potential to become global hub for affordable healthcare: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday said that India holds the potential to emerge as a global destination for cost-effective, high-quality healthcare. Speaking at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Thiruvananthapuram, the Minister inaugurated an exhibition on “Innovation for Self-Reliance - Accelerating Healthcare with Indigenous Medical Device Development - The Sree Chitra Contr...

GST rationalization aims to make healthcare more affordable

September 4, 2025 7:02 PM

GST rationalization aims to make healthcare more affordable

The Government of India has approved a series of GST rationalization measures to support affordable and preventive healthcare across the country. The reforms are intended to reduce costs of medicines, medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition, and fitness services, while promoting insurance coverage and preventive health. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the reforms were aimed at easing the burden on citizens and strengthening the economy. “The Union Government had prepared a detailed proposal...