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Budget 2026: Mental Healthcare Spending Set To Increase In Ranchi's Central Institute Of Psychiatry
The Union Budget has delivered a major boost to mental healthcare infrastructure in Jharkhand, with the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, set to be upgraded as a regional apex institution.
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Union Budget 2026: Health Allocation Raised To Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore
The National Health Mission has been allocated Rs 39,390 crore, aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, and disease control programmes.
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Union Budget 2026: How Import Duty Exemption On Rare Disease Drugs Could Make Treatments Cheaper
The Union Budget 2026-27 includes customs duty exemptions on drugs and medical foods used to treat seven rare diseases under India's National Policy for Rare Diseases, potentially lowering costs for patients reliant on imported therapies.
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9% Increase In Healthcare Budget Reflects Government's Commitment To Make It Accessible, Says Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi government's commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.
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Union Budget 2026: Enhanced Healthcare Allocations Explained
The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health; Family Welfare to Rs 1,05,530.42 crores, reflecting an increase of 8.96 per cent over the Revised Estimates of FY 2025-26.
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Union Budget 2026 Puts Healthcare Growth At Centre With Biopharma, Mental Health, Cancer Care Focus
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday on healthcare and pharmaceuticals pushed biopharma manufacturing, research, and skilled manpower.
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Union Budget 2026: New National-Level Mental Health Institutes To Be Set Up
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced a major step to strengthen mental healthcare infrastructure, noting that India currently lacks national-level institutions dedicated exclusively to mental health.
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Union Budget 2026: Rs 10,000 Crore Biopharma Shakti Push To Fight Non-Communicable Disease Burden
In her Budget 2026-27 presentation to Parliament today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Biopharma Shakti, a dedicated initiative aimed at positioning India as a global bio-pharma hub, with a proposed outlay of INR 10,000 c
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Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Wishlist For Union Budget 2026: Industry Insiders Seek Key Reforms
India is all set to witness the announcement of Union budget 2026-27. In this article, we explore what healthcare and pharma stakeholders are expecting from the Government to make healthcare delivery robust.
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Obesity, Diabetes And Digital Addiction Rising In India: Economic Survey 2025-26 Healthcare Insights
The Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising public health threats in India, from obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases to digital addiction and mental health challenges among youth.
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Budget 2026: Experts Call For Tax-Funded Universal Health Care And Better Resources At Government Hospitals
Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at government hospitals in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
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Budget 2026: Experts Urge Public Health Boost, Tax Relief On Vaccines
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.
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Union Budget 2026-27: Indian Health Leaders Urge Government To Boost Public Spending
The healthcare industry leaders and experts on Monday urged the government to significantly scale up public spending on healthcare in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27.
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Healthcare Leaders Urge Focus On Capacity Building, Reforms Ahead Of Budget
With the Union Budget scheduled to be presented on February 1, healthcare leaders across hospitals, diagnostics, and speciality care are calling for steady policy support rather than headline-grabbing announcements.
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Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2025 speech that gig workers will receive ID cards and healthcare access via a social security scheme. The government will invest in street vendors and online workers, providing identity cards and e-Shram portal registration. The PM SVANidhi scheme will be revamped with enhanced bank...
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Budget 2026: Mental Healthcare Spending Set To Increase In Ranchi's Central Institute Of Psychiatry
The Union Budget has delivered a major boost to mental healthcare infrastructure in Jharkhand, with the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, set to be upgraded as a regional apex institution.
-
Union Budget 2026: Health Allocation Raised To Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore
The National Health Mission has been allocated Rs 39,390 crore, aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, and disease control programmes.
-
Union Budget 2026: How Import Duty Exemption On Rare Disease Drugs Could Make Treatments Cheaper
The Union Budget 2026-27 includes customs duty exemptions on drugs and medical foods used to treat seven rare diseases under India's National Policy for Rare Diseases, potentially lowering costs for patients reliant on imported therapies.
-
9% Increase In Healthcare Budget Reflects Government's Commitment To Make It Accessible, Says Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi government's commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.
-
Union Budget 2026: Enhanced Healthcare Allocations Explained
The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health; Family Welfare to Rs 1,05,530.42 crores, reflecting an increase of 8.96 per cent over the Revised Estimates of FY 2025-26.
-
Union Budget 2026 Puts Healthcare Growth At Centre With Biopharma, Mental Health, Cancer Care Focus
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday on healthcare and pharmaceuticals pushed biopharma manufacturing, research, and skilled manpower.
-
Union Budget 2026: New National-Level Mental Health Institutes To Be Set Up
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced a major step to strengthen mental healthcare infrastructure, noting that India currently lacks national-level institutions dedicated exclusively to mental health.
-
Union Budget 2026: Rs 10,000 Crore Biopharma Shakti Push To Fight Non-Communicable Disease Burden
In her Budget 2026-27 presentation to Parliament today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Biopharma Shakti, a dedicated initiative aimed at positioning India as a global bio-pharma hub, with a proposed outlay of INR 10,000 c
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Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Wishlist For Union Budget 2026: Industry Insiders Seek Key Reforms
India is all set to witness the announcement of Union budget 2026-27. In this article, we explore what healthcare and pharma stakeholders are expecting from the Government to make healthcare delivery robust.
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Obesity, Diabetes And Digital Addiction Rising In India: Economic Survey 2025-26 Healthcare Insights
The Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising public health threats in India, from obesity, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases to digital addiction and mental health challenges among youth.
-
Budget 2026: Experts Call For Tax-Funded Universal Health Care And Better Resources At Government Hospitals
Health experts on Tuesday urged the government to introduce tax-funded Universal Health Care, and boost resources at government hospitals in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
-
Budget 2026: Experts Urge Public Health Boost, Tax Relief On Vaccines
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, industry experts on Thursday urged the government to boost the health spending, and grant GST exemption on lifesaving equipment and vaccines, especially for thalassemia and cancer patients.
-
Union Budget 2026-27: Indian Health Leaders Urge Government To Boost Public Spending
The healthcare industry leaders and experts on Monday urged the government to significantly scale up public spending on healthcare in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27.
-
Healthcare Leaders Urge Focus On Capacity Building, Reforms Ahead Of Budget
With the Union Budget scheduled to be presented on February 1, healthcare leaders across hospitals, diagnostics, and speciality care are calling for steady policy support rather than headline-grabbing announcements.
-
Finance Minister Proposes ID Cards for Gig Workers, UPI-Linked Credit Cards for Street Vendors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2025 speech that gig workers will receive ID cards and healthcare access via a social security scheme. The government will invest in street vendors and online workers, providing identity cards and e-Shram portal registration. The PM SVANidhi scheme will be revamped with enhanced bank...
