Expressnews
“From the 1980s, when our healthcare system grappled with limited infrastructure and resource constraints, we have made significant strides in expanding access to quality care. Over the last decade, we have laid a robust foundation, bringing modern diagnostics, preventive healthcare, and cutting-edge developments in medical technology to patients across India. Now, Budget 2025 serves as a visionary launchpad for ‘Heal in India,’ creating the roadmap to establish India as a global center for advanced healthcare and medical innovation.
The expansion of medical education with75,000 additional medical seats over the next five years, coupled with the launch ofCenters of Excellence in AI, will foster innovation in health-tech and expand R&D investments. The announcement to promote medical tourism through private sector partnerships will enhance our capacity to attract global patients and position India as the go-to destination for affordable, world-class medical care under the ‘Heal in India’ mission. With support for capacity building and streamlined visa processes, this initiative will ensure India not only heals its citizens but also helps heal the world.
The setting up of 200 Daycare Cancer Centers in district hospitals and the inclusion of critical medicines for rare diseases, cancer, and severe chronic conditions under custom duty exemptions are commendable steps. These measures will reinforce our national efforts in fighting non-communicable diseases and reducing out-of-pocket expenses for patients.
The focus on skilling healthcare professionals in emerging technologies through the establishment of National Centers of Excellence and 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will empower the next generation of medical innovators and startups. Simplified compliance processes for startups will also boost health-tech innovation, enhancing our ability to develop cutting-edge solutions for patient care.
This is not just a budget for the year ahead—it is a launchpad for India’s healthcare system to emerge as a global leader. The synergy of initiatives under **‘Heal in India,’ ‘Heal by India,’ and innovation-driven care will redefine how India delivers healthcare and sets benchmarks for the world.”
