NHA charts next phase of Ayushman Bharat reforms, stresses digital health adoption and financial sustainability

July 18, 2026 5:35 PM

NHA charts next phase of Ayushman Bharat reforms, stresses digital health adoption and financial sustainability

The National Health Authority (NHA) on Saturday concluded its two-day National Review Meeting (Chintan Shivir) on the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), with the Centre and states outlining a roadmap to strengthen digital healthcare, financial sustainability and evidence-based policymaking. Held on July 17-18 at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi, the meeting brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Health a...

Chintan Shivir on medicinal plants charts roadmap for sustainable growth and global leadership

February 11, 2026 4:56 PM

Chintan Shivir on medicinal plants charts roadmap for sustainable growth and global leadership

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of Ayush, on Wednesday organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi to outline a forward-looking roadmap for the sustainable development of India’s medicinal plants sector. The event marked 25 years of the NMPB and brought together senior government officials, subject experts, industry representatives, and state stakeholders to deliberate on policy, research, and implementation strategies. Union Minister of Sta...

Legally binding commitments in FTAs key to expanding global footprint of Indian professionals: Commerce Secretary

December 24, 2025 10:47 AM

Legally binding commitments in FTAs key to expanding global footprint of Indian professionals: Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday stressed the need for legally binding commitments on professional services under India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to help Indian professionals access global markets, as the government looks to leverage the country’s demographic dividend and growing services strength. Speaking at a Chintan Shivir on Professional Services organised by the Department of Commerce, Agrawal said closer stakeholder coordination, reforms in the domestic ecosystem, an...

Indian pharma exports jump over 9% to USD 30.47 billion in 2024–25: Commerce Secretary

December 18, 2025 10:09 AM

Indian pharma exports jump over 9% to USD 30.47 billion in 2024–25: Commerce Secretary

Indian pharmaceutical products are globally recognised, with exports rising by 9% in 2024–25, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday, highlighting India’s expanding presence in quality-conscious global markets. India’s pharmaceutical exports stood at USD 30.47 billion in 2024–25, registering a growth of 9.4 percent over the previous year. Agrawal made the remarks while inaugurating a one-day Regional Chintan Shivir on Pharmaceutical Exports through a video address from Chan...

India gears up for 2028 Olympics, strengthens bid for 2036 Games at Chintan Shivir

March 7, 2025 9:39 PM

India gears up for 2028 Olympics, strengthens bid for 2036 Games at Chintan Shivir

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports convened a two-day Chintan Shivir on Friday in Telangana to strategize for India’s participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and reinforce its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. Chaired by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the event brought together sports ministers from various states and union territories, senior officials, and sports experts to discuss a roadmap for India’s rise as a global sporting powerhouse. Union Minister of State ...